
The Milwaukee Brewers are set to take on the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on August 6, 2024, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:20 PM under partly cloudy skies.
Colin Rea will start for the Brewers, entering the game with a 3.590 ERA. His counterpart from the Braves, Chris Sale, boasts a lower ERA of 2.707. In the race for divisional standings in the 2024 season, the Brewers find themselves in third place in the NL Central with a record of 62-49, translating to a winning percentage of 0.56. They lead the division with a strong record of 23-13 against division rivals, have won 4 of their last 10 games, and are currently dealing with a two-game losing streak. The Brewers have collected 31 wins both home and away, with a slightly better performance at home compared to their road games.
Meanwhile, the Braves sit fourth in the NL East with a 60-51 record, holding a 0.54 winning percentage. They have a division record of 18-16, placing them second in their division. The Braves have won six of their last ten games but, like the Brewers, are also on a two-game losing skid. Their home record is stronger than their road performances, boasting 32 wins at Truist Park. In terms of game timing, the Braves excel more under the lights with 36 night game wins compared to 24 in daylight matchups. Offensively, the Braves have scored 467 runs while their pitching staff has allowed 412 runs.