Petco Park in San Diego isn't known for high scores, but with the two pitchers going in today's Brewers, Padres game we can expect the Over to cash.
The Brewers are closer to the NL Central leading Cardinals right now then they are to the NL Wild Card. But the Brewers will have to improve on their 4-6 record the last 10 games if they hope to close ground.
The Padres have not only given up on the season, but they have been dumping their high-priced talent too. Jake Peavy has left for greener pastures on the South Side of Chicago. The Padres are dead last in hitting in the NL (.235 BA) and runs per game (3.76). The pitching hasn't been much better, ranked third from the last in the NL in ERA (5.04).
Despite their anemic offense, the Padres should have little trouble with Brewers starter Carlos Villenueva who is 2-8 on the season with a 6.61 ERA. Villanueva is 0-1 his last three starts with a 11.25 ERA.
Kevin Correia hasn't been terrible for the Padres at 7-8 on the season with a 4.75 ERA, though his ERA has climbed his last three starts to 6.46 ERA. Don't look for much pitching in this one as both starters shouldn't make it much past the fifth inning. Take the Over.
Free Pick: Brewers-Padres Over 8½ (+100)