8* play on Pittsburgh Pirates.

The Brewers took Game 1 of this series in Pittsburgh, defeating the Pirates by a score of 8-4. History tells us that another win at PNC Park in Game 2 is unlikely for Milwaukee, as the Pirates are 47-23 in their last 70 home games. My money is on Pittsburgh in Game 2.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Pitching - The Brewers will send Taylor Jungmann to the mound, and he's still looking for his first win of the season. He got clobbered in his last start, allowing eight runs on eight hits in just two innings in St. Louis. He's 4-6 with a 5.02 ERA in his last 12 starts on the road. The Pirates will counter with Jonathon Niese, who was solid in his season debut.

2. Batter vs. Pitcher - The Brewers are really struggling against southpaws, they are 2-8 in their last 10 games versus a left-handed starter.

3. X-Factor - The Brewers are 0-8 in Jugmann's last eight starts away from Milwaukee.

Selection: This is a play on the Pittsburgh Pirates (8*)