Milwaukee @ San Diego preview

Last Meeting ( Apr 23, 2013 ) Milwaukee 6, San Diego 3

The Milwaukee Brewers keep racking up victories and the San Diego Padres can’t win at home. The Brewers seek their 10th consecutive victory when they attempt to complete a three-game sweep at Petco Park on Wednesday. Milwaukee last won 10 games in 2003 and has outscored the Padres 13-4 in the first two games. San Diego has lost seven straight home games - five straight overall - and is 5-15 on the season.

San Diego outfielder Carlos Quentin went 1-for-3 with an RBI in his first game since serving an eight-game suspension because of his altercation with Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Zack Greinke. Tuesday’s game was the first time Quentin and 2012 National League RBI leader Chase Headley were in the lineup together this season. “Any team will tell you your best lineup is when your best players are in it,” San Diego manager Bud Black said. “Let’s hope these guys can do what we need them to do – stay productive offensively.” Brewers shortstop Jean Segura had three hits Tuesday to raise his average to .377. Outfielder Ryan Braun was hitless in four at-bats Tuesday, but has a .360 career average against Wednesday starter Edinson Volquez.

TV: 10:10 p.m. ET, Fox Sports Wisconsin (Milwaukee), Fox Sports San Diego

PITCHING MATCHUP: Brewers RH Marco Estrada (2-0, 4.50 ERA) vs. Padres RH Edinson Volquez (0-3, 8.84)

Estrada has allowed three or fewer runs in three consecutive starts. Both his victories have come against the Chicago Cubs, including his last outing when he allowed three runs and seven hits in six innings. Estrada has struck out 25 and walked four in 24 innings. He is 0-1 with a 2.70 ERA in three relief appearances against the Padres.

Volquez is coming off his best outing of the season after three shaky starts. He gave up two runs and eight hits in six innings against the San Francisco Giants while not being involved with the decision. Volquez has allowed 29 hits in 18 1/3 innings and opponents are batting .354 against him. He is 3-3 with a 5.64 ERA in 10 career starts against Milwaukee.

WALK-OFFS

1. Milwaukee’s bullpen has allowed four runs in 33 1/3 innings over the last 11 games.

2. San Diego last lost seven straight home games from Aug. 26-Sept. 5, 2010.

3. Brewers 2B Rickie Weeks is 6-for-14 with two homers against Volquez.

PREDICTION: Brewers 6, Padres 3