This is as exciting as it's gotten around these parts in awhile. The Cubs are riding a hot streak winning their last six games and seven of their last ten games as they head into their most crucial series of the season. The Brew Crew are even hotter though, winning three straight and eight of their last ten. And while the Brewers stand seven and a half games ahead and probably look at us like a bug on the windshield in their drive towards the NL Central crown, a third straight series sweep by the Cubs might get them to drive off the road. Two of three will at least get them to start swerving a bit. I'll put up the game thread in just a few, but let's take a look at how the "top" 2 teams in the Central rank against each other. The Cubs lead the season series 5-4.
Category |
Brewers |
Cubs |
Runs Scored |
381 (3rd) |
354 (6th) |
Runs Allowed |
339 (6th) |
323 (5th) |
Team Defensive Efficiency |
.700 (7th) |
.721 (2nd) |
Starters ERA |
4.24 (7th) |
3.80 (3rd) |
Relievers ERA |
3.47 (3rd) |
4.11 (9th) |
Batting Average |
.267 (5th) |
.270 (1st) |
On-Base Percentage |
.333 (5th) |
.330 (7th) |
Slugging Percentage |
.455 (1st) |
.421 (5th) |
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