This is an 8* on MILWAUKEE

Milwaukee actually dropped the series opener to Arizona, but then wasted little in bouncing back with a 5-0 win last night. Yesterday’s loss means the Diamondbacks are 3-32 in their L35 games. They’ve lost 41 of 47. They’d lost a franchise record 17 in a row coming into the series and there is seemingly no light at the end of the tunnel here. Ketel Marte, who is hitting .366, left in the first inning last night with an injury, Arizona ended up with just two hits in the game. Adding insult to injury, there was an embarrassing play in the field Tuesday where a Brewers runner that pulled up lame rounding third was still able to score. Believe it or not, it gets words. Caleb Smith, who is this afternoon’s starting pitcher, is 0-4 in four career starts vs. Milwaukee. Brandon Woodruff goes for the Brewers. Despite being off a rare poor outing (was in Colorado), Woodruff has 1.94 ERA and 0.76 WHIP this season. Both numbers are among the best for qualified starters. The Brewers are 10-4 in Woodruff starts. How could you NOT take them here? This game may not be the focal point of the Milwaukee media on Wednesday, but the town’s sports fans will have something to cheer about before the Bucks game even tips off. Play on MILWAUKEE

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