Milwaukee Brewers Team True Outcomes (10-10, 94 RS, 96 RA)
April 29, 2009 (10-10):
Batting (781 PA): 28 HR, 86 BB, 158 K (15 HBP); .635 BIP%
Pitching (747 PA): 21 HR, 87 BB, 136 K (12 HBP); .669 BIP%
April 14, 2009 (2-6, 32 RS, 49 RA):
Batting (276 PA): 8 HR, 65 K, 37 BB (6 HBP); .580 BIP%
Pitching (278 PA): 11 HR, 45 K, 35 BB (7 HBP); .647 BIP%
If you notice, since April 14 the home runs have really starting flying for the Brewers -- in the last 12 games (8-4), they have hit 20 HR, compared to 10 HR hit by the opposition. That is the difference for the Brewers, who are not striking out as many batters with their pitching staff, and are basically walking at levels equivalent to their walks allowed.