Thursday, July 10, 2014, 2:10 PM on CSPh

Miller Park, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Philadelphia Phillies - Buchanan, D (4-5) vs. Milwaukee Brewers - Garza, M (6-5)

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Thursday afternoon, the Philadelphia Phillies will take the field behind David Buchanan as they face the Milwaukee Brewers and Matt Garza. Buchanan will make his 9^th start as Garza makes his 19^th start.

David Buchanan saw his record fall to 4 - 5 with a 4.82 ERA after taking his 2^nd straight loss. In that start, Buchanan allowed 3 runs on 6 hits (including a home run) as he walked a batter and struck out 3. Buchanan seems to alternate winning streaks with losing streaks this season. And consistency is a quality that a starting pitcher in the Majors needs desperately.

Buchanan has never appeared against the Brewers and he will need more than a good scouting report and advice from the rest of the pitching staff to get by the Brewers. But he seems due to start another winning streak.

Matt Garza won his 2^nd straight in his last outing and that boosted his record to 6- 5 with a 3.78 ERA. In the victory, Garza pitched a complete game shutout as allowed 2 hits and 2 walks while striking out 9. It was the best outing of the season for the veteran right-hander. Last season, Garza posted a 10 - 6 record with a 3.82 ERA in 24 starts for the Chicago Cubs and the Texas Rangers.

In 2013, Garza didn't face the Phillies but he has a start against them this season. In that outing, Garza pitched to a no-decision after allowing 4 runs and 8 hits in 6 innings of work.

Philadelphia Phillies Betting Trends

Philadelphia Phillies are 43-39-7 against the Over/Under

Run Differential for Philadelphia Phillies is -0.6

Milwaukee Brewers Betting Trends

Milwaukee Brewers are 46-41-3 against the Over/Under

Run differential for Milwaukee Brewers is 0.3

Injuries to Watch

Philadelphia Phillies

06/27/14 C Carlos Ruiz Concussion 7-day DL (6/25)
06/25/14 C Wil Nieves Quad 15-day DL (6/19)
06/20/14 3B Reid Brignac Ankle 15-day DL (6/20)
06/17/14 P Jonathan Pettibone Shoulder out indefinitely
06/07/14 P Mike Adams Rotator Cuff 60-day DL (6/7)
06/01/14 P Jeff Manship Quad 15-day DL (6/1)
05/20/14 P Cliff Lee Elbow 15-day DL (5/20)
05/13/14 2B Freddy Galvis Collarbone out 6-8 weeks

Milwaukee Brewers

07/08/14 RF Ryan Braun Back questionable
06/09/14 P Tyler Thornburg Elbow 15-day DL (6/7)
05/02/14 P Jim Henderson Shoulder 15-day DL (5/2)

Josh's Pick: Take Milwaukee

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