#955 BREWERS with Patrick (-135) over Cardinals with Mikolas at 7:15 PM EST
Following a 7-1 defeat to the Cardinals last night, the Brewers will deliver an improved performance at Busch Stadium on Saturday evening. Milwaukee currently has a magic number of four games to clinch the NL Central division and is expected to make progress toward that goal with a strong showing in this matchup.
Rookie right-hander Chad Patrick will start for Milwaukee. In the 2025 season, he has appeared in 24 games (21 starts), allowing 45 earned runs and 106 hits over 111.1 innings pitched. Patrick has recorded 116 strikeouts, issued 37 walks, and holds a 3-8 record with a 3.64 ERA. During August and September, he made five appearances (three starts), conceding eight earned runs and 13 hits across 16.2 innings, resulting in a 0-1 record with a 4.32 ERA.
Miles Mikolas, a veteran right-hander, will start for St. Louis. Across 29 official starts this season, Mikolas has allowed 78 earned runs and 158 hits in 146.1 innings. He has struck out 93 batters, walked 34, and holds an 8-10 record with a 4.80 ERA. In his recent outings against the Brewers, Mariners, and Athletics, Mikolas allowed five earned runs and 14 hits over 16 innings, producing a 2-0 record with a 2.81 ERA.
Historical trends support Milwaukee’s prospects after a loss, with the team winning 35 of its last 59 games under such circumstances. Additionally, the Brewers have secured victories in 59 of their previous 91 nighttime battles, 29 of 47 divisional contests, and 65 of 109 matchups against right-handed starters. Conversely, St. Louis has lost 40 of its last 74 games following a win.
While Mikolas was successful against the Brewers in his previous start on September 14th, repeating that result within a week presents a significant challenge. Take Milwaukee with Patrick. Thanks and best of luck, Tom.
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