Milwaukee Brewers vs Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction: Expect a tough contest

Thursday's game 2 of the American League Wild Card playoffs will take place at American Family Field, and it will feature a matchup between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Arizona Diamondbacks. Let's take a look at the matchup ahead of us and make a pick and forecast.

In order to force a decisive game three to be played on Friday, the Milwaukee Brewers need to win this contest. After blowing an early lead, the Milwaukee Brewers simply were unable to recover, as their offense concluded with 11 strikeouts and a 3-11 record with runners in scoring position. While the Milwaukee Brewers only managed three runs on their 12 hits, the Arizona Diamondbacks scored six runs off of their nine hits. The Brewers have now dropped five consecutive games in which they have allowed more than three runs. Willy Adames has a team-high three hits, making him the offensive leader for the Milwaukee Brewers. William Contreras and Josh Donaldson have combined for four hits. The next pitcher is Freddy Peralta, who finished the season with 210 strikeouts, a 3.86 earned run average, and 12 wins. In his career in the postseason, Peralta has pitched to a scoreless draw with a 1.13 earned run average and 12 strikeouts.

If the Arizona Diamondbacks win this game, they will have a chance to play the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division Series. After falling behind 0-3 after the first two innings of game 1, the Arizona Diamondbacks were able to come back and win the game by scoring six runs without receiving an answer. The Arizona Diamondbacks moved the ball well and put together quality at-bats, as seen by the fact that they hit three home runs and produced seven walks. When scoring more than one run in a game, the Arizona Diamondbacks have a record of 13-3 in their last 16 matches. Corbin Carroll and Evan Longoria have combined for three hits and two runs batted in for the Diamondbacks, while Christian Walker leads the team with three hits and two RBI. The next pitcher is Zac Gallen, who finished the season with a record of 17-9, a 3.47 earned run average, and 220 strikeouts.

Oddsmakers and bettors are refusing to accept that the Milwaukee Brewers are going to be eliminated in such a manner since they are playing at home and the benefit of the doubt is being given to them. On the other hand, the Arizona Diamondbacks have proven to be a combative team throughout the entire season, and the offer of Zac Gallen and additional compensation is not one that I am ready to refuse. Throughout the entirety of the season, Gallen's 3.47 ERA and 1.12 WHIP had him in discussion for the Cy Young Award. In his previous 12.1 innings, Gallen has only given up two runs while striking out 15 batters. Even though Freddy Peralta is fantastic and, unlike Gallen, has played in the postseason before, I'm not going to pass up the opportunity to make more money by trading for one of the finest pitchers in the National League. Give me the Arizona Diamondbacks, because I think they have what it takes to win another championship.