John Lamb (1-3, 4.74 ERA) and Kendall Graveman (2-6, 5.49 ERA) start in the last of a three-game series between the Cincinnati Reds (24-38) and the Oakland Athletics (25-36) at the Great American Ball Park. The Athletics lost the last game 2-1, continuing a seven-game losing streak. Action begins at 1:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, Jun. 12 and can be seen on CSCA and FSOH.
Lamb pitched 7.1 innings in his most recent start, surrendering three, striking out five and walking two in a 7-6 win over the Cardinals. Jay Bruce (.276, 36 Rs, 14 HRs, 44 RBIs, 3 SBs) went 1 for 2 yesterday with one run, one home run, two RBIs, and one stolen base. Graveman went 4.1 innings, surrendering five runs, striking out one and walking one in a 6-5 defeat to the Astros in his last outing. Danny Valencia (.338, 26 Rs, 9 HRs, 23 RBIs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one RBI.
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Cincinnati is 12-19, while Oakland is 9-17.
Having scored one run in their last game, the Athletics are going to have to step it up if they want to win this matchup. The Reds have a 5-1 record in games where opponents scored one run or less.
When they are outhit, the Athletics are 5-29. The Reds have a 6-29 record when opponents outhit them.
Oakland ranks near the bottom of the league at 22nd when it comes to home runs, hitting 62 this season. Cincinnati ranks in the top 10 with 76.
Cincinnati and Oakland both rank near the bottom of the league in walks. Cincinnati sits at 28th with 145 this season and Oakland ranks 29th with 143.
The Reds are 20-22 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Athletics are 20-18 when they hit at least one homer.
