Arizona at Milwaukee

How important is the home field advantage in the MLB Playoffs? The last team to top the win total of Milwaukee with 57 home wins for a season was the 1998 New York Yankees, and they went on to win it all. The 2009 Yankees equaled the 57 Brewers wins of this season, and won it all. The 2008 Tampa Bay Rays also equaled the 57 Brewers wins of this year and lost the World Series in seven games. As you can see, it is historically a tremendous advantage. Yovani Gallardo struggles at times this season, but the Brewers ace really offered his best serves down the stretch as he allowed just a total of 4 runs in his last three starts and has been outstanding all season at home, compiling a 10-2 record. Ian Kennedy had a breakout year for the D-Backs winning 21 games, but the last eight D-Backs road games vs. a team with a winning record resulted in a 2-6 mark. In the playoffs, this team is 1-6 in their last seven on the road. The Brewers have been cash cows as a favorite where they are 43-10 in their last 53, and that combined with the success of strong home teams in the postseason calls for Milwaukee in this one. Play on the Brewers here.