The Brewers are off to a hot start and have a huge pitching advantage here. Milwaukee has outscored its opponents 38-16 this season, and Brandon Woodruff is coming off a strong road start against the Cubs. In 2022 Woodruff was 8-0 with a 2.06 ERA at home, which included going 2-0 with no runs allowed in 11 innings at home against St. Louis last season. Milwaukee's bullpen is also second in MLB with a 1.33 ERA. Brewers are 17-5 in their last 22 games against a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Cardinals are hitting the road for the first time this season after being swept at home by the Braves. St. Louis will be starting Jack Flaherty who has a 1-3 record 5.84 ERA in eight career road games against Milwaukee, which jumps up to a 8.25 ERA since 2020. Flaherty has not allowed a run but has a 1.40 WHIP this season. The Cardinals are also 1-6 in their last seven games against a team with a winning record.
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