T.M. Selection: Milwaukee Brewers (10* TRADE-MARK).

The Brewers snapped a three-game slide with a 5-0 win over the Mets on the road last night and I expect them to carry that momentum over here. The Reds have won seven of ten, including a 5-2 victory at KC yesterday afternoon, but I believe they're going to stumble in the opener of this series. Tyler Mahle (7-3, 3.63 ERA) of the Reds and Adrian Houser (5-5, 3.94) are a "wash" in my opinion. Either could easily win on "any given Sunday." The Brewers though are 7-1 in their last eight after a shutout road victory. I look for that strong trend to continue; lay it!

T.M. Prediction: 6-3 Milwaukee.