Brewers' offense primed for high-scoring series in Miami
With 143 runs in 31 games, the Milwaukee Brewers have the league's ninth-ranked offense after being outscored 25-24 by the Cincinnati Reds in a four-game road series.
Their three-game series in Miami should feature even more offense.
The Brewers and the Marlins have the second-highest combined runs per game average of any National League matchup over the last two seasons, clocking in at nearly 12 runs per game.
NL Matchups, Most Combined Runs per Game – Since 2015
Teams | Average |
Diamondbacks vs. Nationals | 13.14 |
Marlins vs. Brewers | 11.67 |
Rockies vs. Mets | 11.43 |
Diamondbacks vs. Phillies | 11.33 |
Giants vs. Reds | 11.20 |
Milwaukee's bats have really come alive at Marlins Park, where the Brewers lead the National League with a .299 team batting average all-time.
Highest Batting Avg at Marlins Park All-Time (minimum 5 games)
Team | Average |
Milwaukee Brewers | .299 |
San Francisco Giants | .297 |
Los Angeles Dodgers | .272 |
St. Louis Cardinals | .270 |
Pittsburgh Pirates | .269 |
Ryan Braun has been particularly effective against the Marlins, and enters Monday's series-opener with hits in 20 consecutive games at Marlins Park, the second-longest road hit streak in the league.
Longest Active Road Hit Streak vs. Any Opponent
Player | Opponent | Streak |
Brandon Phillips | Mets | 33 |
Ryan Braun | Marlins | 20 |
Adrian Beltre | Royals | 19 |
David Ortiz | Rangers | 16 |
Hunter Pence | Cubs | 15 |
Statistics courtesy of STATS, inc.