Anthony DeSclafani (2-3, 2.50 ERA) and Mike Foltynewicz (2-0, 5.23 ERA) start in the second of a three-game series between the Cincinnati Reds (15-17) and the Atlanta Braves (15-17) at the Great American Ball Park. The Braves won the last game 2-1 and Atlanta leads the series 1-0. Action begins at 7:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May. 12 and can be seen on SPSO and FSN-OH.
DeSclafani pitched 5.0 innings in his last outing, surrendering three runs, striking out one and walking four in a 7-2 defeat to the Pirates. Zack Cozart (.324, 16 Rs, 5 HRs, 15 RBIs, 3 SBs) continued his strong play yesterday, going 3 for 4 with two RBIs. When pitching against the Reds, Foltynewicz is 1-0 with a 3.60 ERA, 1.80 WHIP, and two strikeouts. Freddie Freeman (.333, 23 Rs, 5 HRs, 18 RBIs, 1 SB) has been successful at the plate for the Braves, going 2 for 4 yesterday.
Cincinnati is a -145 favorite against Atlanta and the Over/Under (O/U) for this game is sitting at eight runs. The Reds have an overall money line of -26 and a record as the favorite of 7-5. Cincinnati leads the MLB in steals, swiping 39 bases.
In games where it is the underdog, Atlanta has a 9-13 record and an overall money line of -136. They played poorly as the underdog over their last 10 games with a 2-5 record, and a 4-6 record SU. Atlanta is excellent at not striking out with an NL-low 6.2 per game.
The Braves lead the season series, 3-2. The Reds have a 12-11 record against right-handed starting pitchers on the year, which is what they’ll be facing when Foltynewicz takes the mound. DeSclafani (RHP) will be on the hill against the Braves, who have a 12-15 record against right-handed starting pitchers.
Predictions: SU Winner – CIN, O/U – Over
Notes
When leading after 7 innings, Cincinnati is 5-7, while Atlanta is 6-14.
Having scored one run in their last game, the Reds are going to have to up their game if they want to win this matchup. The Braves have a 5-1 record in games where opponents scored that many runs or fewer.
When they are outhit, the Braves are 2-12. The Reds have a 4-12 record when opponents outhit them.
Atlanta ranks in the bottom half of the league at 20th when it comes to home runs, hitting 25 this season. Cincinnati ranks in the top five at fifth with 39.
Ranking 11th, Cincinnati is in the top half of the league in hits, notching 8.06 per game. Atlanta ranks in the top 10 at ninth with 8.45.
Ranking 18th, Cincinnati is in the bottom half of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.698). Atlanta ranks in the top half at 12th with an OPS of .715.
The Braves are 4-11 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Reds are 10-14 when they allow at least one homer.
