FREE MLB Selection - SATURDAY, MAY 25, 2013

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MLB SIDES - SATURDAY, MAY 25, 2013

PITTSBURGH PIRATES at MILWAUKEE BREWERS

Pitchers:
PITTSBURGH PIRATES: JEFF LOCKE (L) ERA: 2.73 W/L: 4-1
MILWAUKEE BREWERS: MICHAEL FIERS (R) ERA: 10.80 W/L: 0-1

Key Trends:
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Milwaukee is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Milwaukee
Milwaukee is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games at home

For the Pirates, Jeff Locke has given up three runs or fewer in each of his four starts this month. He's 4-1 on the season with a 2.73 ERA. In his only career start against the Brewers, Locke gave up three runs and seven hits in six innings of work. It is also noteworthy that Pittsburgh relievers led baseball with a 2.74 ERA entering play on Friday.

For the Brewers, Michael Fiers will make his first start for the Brewers since April 6 after being demoted to Triple-A Nashville later that month. He has made five appearances in relief since returning to the Brewers on May 12. The Brewers' rotation as a whole is struggling with injuries and performance. Brewers starters have a collective 5.28 ERA, ranking 27th in baseball.

Remember, the trend is your friend.

RECOMMENDATION: PITTSBURGH PIRATES on the money line (+116)

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