- Matchup: Tampa Bay Rays vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
- Venue: American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI
- Broadcast: Brewers.TV
- Betting Odds: Tampa Bay (+162), Milwaukee (-196)
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The Tampa Bay Rays (2-2) are set to face off against the Milwaukee Brewers (3-1) at American Family Field this Wednesday. The moneyline currently favors Tampa Bay at +162, while Milwaukee stands at -196. The total for this matchup is set at 8 runs, with Drew Rasmussen and Jacob Misiorowski slated as the starting pitchers.
As a collective unit, the Tampa Bay Rays are averaging 6.5 runs per game, ranking them 3rd in the league. They have amassed 26 total runs and a team on-base percentage of .368. The Rays have recorded 6 doubles along with 3 home runs, contributing to 24 runs batted in and 48 hits, boasting a batting average of .312. Their slugging percentage is currently at .409, with the team striking out 33 times while drawing 15 walks.
The Rays have posted a K/BB ratio of 2.88, with their pitching staff maintaining a WHIP of 1.28. This season, they have surrendered 6 home runs and a total of 24 runs (ranking 24th in MLB). Tampa Bay’s pitchers have allowed 37 hits (9.5 per 9 innings) along with 22 earned runs, resulting in a team ERA of 5.60 (26th in baseball), with 23 strikeouts and 8 walks issued, yielding a FIP of 4.88 collectively.
This season, the Rays have used 15 relief pitchers, with their bullpen inheriting 4 base runners—of which 75.0% scored for the opposing team. They have accumulated 4 holds, ranking 9th in the league, and their bullpen pitchers have participated in high-leverage situations on 9 occasions.
Defensively, the Tampa Bay Rays have collected 106 putouts, 34 assists, and 5 errors, ending with a .966 fielding percentage, which places them 26th in MLB. They have turned 3 double plays, successfully converting 69.9% of balls in play into outs over 318 innings, ranking them 20th in the majors.
Drew Rasmussen has pitched 465 innings in his career, racking up 430 strikeouts with an earned run average of 2.88 (149 earned runs allowed) and a WHIP of 1.064. He has given up 376 hits (7.3 hits per 9 innings) and has walked 119 batters. With a career record of 30-17, Rasmussen’s FIP stands at 2.84 against 1,860 opposing batters faced.
The Milwaukee Brewers currently showcase an on-base percentage of .407 with a batting average of .299. They have struck out 31 times (ranking 25th in baseball) and accumulated 41 hits. The Brewers have launched 5 home runs and driven in 30 runs, boasting a slugging percentage of .467 and averaging 7.75 runs per game (1st in MLB). They have hit 8 doubles, walked 24 times, and scored 31 runs overall.
On the pitching side, the Milwaukee staff has given up 13 runs this season while maintaining an ERA of 3.25 (13 earned runs). They have allowed 8 home runs and concede 3.25 runs per 9 innings (6th in MLB). Their team WHIP is 1.194, with a FIP of 4.27. Achieving a K/BB ratio of 14.30 (57 strikeouts against 16 walks), they rank 5th in total hits allowed with 27.
The Brewers have a flawless save rate of 100.0% and have utilized 15 relievers this season, with their bullpen coming in high-leverage situations twice and entering while runners were on base once.
Defensively, the Milwaukee Brewers have recorded 4 double plays and achieved a pristine fielding percentage of 1.000 (1st in the majors). With a total of 32 assists and no errors, they have tallied 108 putouts. Their defensive efficiency is at 70.8% over 324 innings, ranking 17th in baseball.
Jacob Misiorowski has a career record of 6-3, with an earned run average of 4.18, allowing 6.7 hits per 9 innings. With a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.88, he has faced 293 batters. Allowing 33 earned runs with a WHIP of 1.225 and FIP of 4.1, Misiorowski has permitted 53 hits and recorded 98 strikeouts over 71 innings pitched.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Back Milwaukee (-196)
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