- Matchup: Milwaukee Brewers vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026
- Venue: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
- Broadcast: SportsNet Pittsburgh
- Betting Odds: Milwaukee (-132) Pittsburgh (+110)
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This Sunday, PNC Park will host an exciting game featuring the Pittsburgh Pirates (currently 47-47) against the Milwaukee Brewers (standing at 59-34). The moneyline is set at Milwaukee -132 and Pittsburgh +110, with a total of 8 runs expected. The starting pitchers will be Jacob Misiorowski and Paul Skenes.
This season, the Brewers have hit 166 doubles and smashed 86 home runs, showcasing a slugging percentage of .398. They have been struck out 759 times while earning 382 walks. Averaging 5.1 runs per game, the Brewers rank 4th in Major League Baseball. With a total of 450 RBIs and 808 hits, their batting average stands at .255, while their on-base percentage is .337, contributing to 476 runs scored.
The Brewers possess a K/BB ratio of 2.99 and define their pitching prowess with a WHIP of 1.16. They’ve given up 90 home runs and a total of 339 runs (currently 1st in the league). Milwaukee pitchers have allowed 665 hits, averaging 7.2 per 9 innings, with a total of 309 earned runs. Their team earned run average is a stellar 3.33 (best in MLB), alongside boasting 903 strikeouts. The pitching staff has issued 302 walks, with a collective FIP of 3.55 this season.
In save situations, the Brewers’ bullpen has achieved a 68.2% success rate, entering 90 chances and securing 30 saves, while failing on 14 occasions. This unit has inherited 109 base runners, with 37.6% scoring. The relief crew has participated in 76 high-leverage situations and has sent 283 relievers to the mound this year, recording 45 holds (ranking 19th in MLB).
On the mound, Misiorowski has pitched 177 innings, registering 254 strikeouts in his career. He holds an impressive 2.64 ERA (allowing 52 earned runs) along with a career WHIP of 0.938. He has allowed 108 hits (averaging 5.5 hits per nine innings) along with 58 walks. Misiorowski (15-7 career record) has a FIP of 2.60, facing 695 batters since his debut.
Meanwhile, the Pirates have managed to compile a .340 on-base percentage and a .262 batting average this season. They’ve struck out 882 times, which ranks 3rd in MLB, and recorded 857 hits. With 120 home runs and 472 RBIs, the Pirates sport a .423 slugging percentage and average 5.23 runs per game (3rd in MLB). They have hit 148 doubles and walked 356 times, scoring a total of 492 runs.
Pittsburgh’s pitching staff has a team WHIP of 1.314 and a FIP of 4.02, ranking them 15th in total hits allowed with 763. They have relinquished 459 runs this season, carrying an ERA of 4.32 (403 earned runs). Their K/BB ratio stands at 9.20 (with 858 strikeouts against 340 walks), while allowing 100 home runs and an average of 4.92 runs per 9 innings (21st in MLB).
The Pirates have faced 78 save opportunities, achieving 43 holds and experiencing 17 blown saves. Relief pitchers have participated in 34 save situations with a success rate of 50.0%, having earned 17 saves. They have inherited 124 runners, with 30.6% crossing the plate, participating in 84 high-pressure situations while sending 300 relievers to the mound.
The defensive stats show the Pirates have turned 71 double plays, accompanied by a .983 fielding percentage (23rd in MLB). Their defensive efforts include 742 assists, 56 errors, and 2,519 putouts this season. They have a defensive efficiency rating of 69.1% based on 7,557 innings played (23rd in professional baseball).
Skenes (28-21 career record) boasts a 2.36 ERA and allows 6.7 hits every 9 innings. His K/BB ratio is a solid 5.25, having faced 1,667 batters in his professional career. With a WHIP of 0.971 and a FIP of 2.3, Skenes has conceded 111 earned runs and produced 509 strikeouts across 423 innings.
Will the Brewers secure a victory in tonight’s MLB matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Recommendation: Back Milwaukee (-132)
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