The Arizona Diamondbacks and Milwaukee Brewers are set to collide in the National League Wild Card Series this week, which kicks off on Tuesday evening. As the Brewers won the NL Central and the D-backs are a wild-card team, Milwaukee will be hosting every game. The series is a best-of-three, with two wins required to advance to the Division Series against the Dodgers.
The Brewers claimed first place for good on August 3, while the D-Backs spent 66 days in first place themselves. Despite being a wild-card team, Arizona reached the postseason even with a minus-14 run differential, making them one of only 11 teams in history to achieve this feat. You can view the full postseason schedule by clicking here, and check out the 2023 playoff bracket here. Now, let’s dive into the details for Game 1.
Brewers vs. D-Backs Schedule
- Game 1: Brewers vs. D-Backs, 7:08 p.m. ET
- Game 2: Brewers vs. D-Backs, 7:08 p.m. ET
- Game 3*: Brewers vs. D-Backs, 3:08 p.m. ET or 4:38 p.m. ET or 7:08 p.m. ET
How to Watch Game 1
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 3 | Time: 7:08 p.m. ET
Location: American Family Field (Milwaukee)
TV channel: ESPN2 | Live stream: fubo (try for free)
Starting pitchers: RHP Brandon Pfaadt (3-9, 5.72 ERA) vs. RHP Corbin Burnes (10-8, 3.39 ERA)
Brewers vs. D-Backs Odds
- Series odds: MIL -150 | ARI +125
- Game 1 odds: MIL -190 | ARI +158 | O/U: 7.5
Preview
Given that the D-Backs secured their postseason berth on the second-to-last day of the regular season, they did not have the opportunity to set their rotation. Thus, Pfaadt will take the mound for Game 1. Although a highly regarded pitching prospect, he had a subpar overall performance this summer. On paper, the pitching matchup heavily favors the Brewers, and they should take advantage with Zac Gallen waiting in Game 2—especially with Brandon Woodruff out with a shoulder injury.
Prediction
The pitching matchup may appear lopsided on paper,
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