Probable starting pitcher for the Brewers, southpaw Miley, has been on a heater as of late with a 4-1 record in his last 5 and a scintillating 1.20 ERA. He has been solid with three of his last 5 starts being scoreless outings for him. The Nationals’ probable starting pitcher is another lefty, Gore. His results haven’t been as great as he’s only averaged 4 IP over that span which has resulted in a 2-3 record, even though two of his outings have been scoreless for the opposition. He almost must be perfect to get a win for the woeful Nationals.

The available bullpen for the Nationals sports a 5.43 ERA and a 1.52 WHIP so Gore doesn’t have much backup for this one.

The Nationals decided to sell their OPS and home run leader, 3B Candelario. Given their last 7 days have resulted in a 26th best avg and 30th best OPS in the majors this won’t get better in their game against the Brewers. The Nationals have hit LH starters hard but have only a 15-24 record to show for it. In terms of run differential against LH starters it is +.2 for the Brewers and -.9 for the Nationals. The Nationals have a lot working against them for Wednesday’s game and consequently the Brewers will win this one.