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The Pirates can't be stopped right now. They've won six of seven and just stomped the Astros, 24-2, in the last two games. Meanwhile the Brewers have lost seven of 10 and just dropped two of three to the lowly Mariners. Pittsburgh starter Chris Archer (3-6, 5.56 ERA) has underperformed this season, but he's coming off a quality start (one run, two hits, 5.0 innings) against San Diego. Ride the hot hand.
My numbers see the Brewers cooling off the Pirates when they kick off their series opener Friday. My data has Milwaukee winning in 73 percent of simulations and by nearly two full runs in those contest, justifying a play at the moderate price. Milwaukee has won five straight home meetings in this series and is on a 7-2 sput against NL Central opponents.