Marlins visit Brewers Saturday as Milwaukee holds NL Central lead

Miami arrives on a four-game skid, Brewers on a one-game run

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 181 min read

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What happened: The Miami Marlins and Milwaukee Brewers meet Saturday with first pitch still ahead. Milwaukee enters at 56-34 with a one-game winning streak, while Miami sits 49-40 and has dropped four straight.

Why it matters: The Brewers took the series opener 2-1 in a tense pitchers' duel, extending a recent run of success against Miami. Milwaukee has outscored opponents by better than a run a game this season (5.0 to 3.8 allowed), while the Marlins' offense has cooled during their losing skid.

By the numbers: Brewers: 56-34, allowing 3.8 runs per game. Marlins: 49-40, scoring 4.7 per game across a last-five stretch of LLLLW. Milwaukee has won three of the last four meetings between the clubs. Milwaukee opened as a favorite with the total set at 8.0.

What to watch: Watch for confirmed starting lineups as first pitch approaches at Miller Park.

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