Dan Straily (4-4, 3.83 ERA) and the Cincinnati Reds (29-47) go up against Jake Arrieta (11-2, 1.74 ERA) and the Chicago Cubs (48-26) in the first of a three-game division series at the Great American Ball Park. The game starts at 7:10 p.m. ET on Monday, Jun. 27 and will air on WGN and FSOH.
In his most recent outing, Straily pitched 6.0 innings, giving up four runs, striking out three and walking two in a 6-4 loss to the Rangers. Jay Bruce (.279, 44 Rs, 17 HRs, 58 RBIs, 3 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run, one home run, and one RBI. The Cubs were also unsuccessful the last time Arrieta pitched. He pitched well, going 5.0 innings, allowing two, striking out six and walking four in a 7-2 loss to the Cardinals. Anthony Rizzo (.283, 43 Rs, 17 HRs, 54 RBIs, 2 SBs) has been hitting the ball well for the Cubs, going 2 for 4 yesterday.
Notes
Cincinnati earned its first shutout of the season in its last game. Chicago has been shut out four times this season.
The Reds are coming into this game after allowing no walks during their last outing. The Cubs have a 2-2 record when opponents don’t give up any walks.
When they are outhit, the Reds are 8-37. The Cubs have a 5-17 record when opponents outhit them.
Cincinnati ranks in the bottom half of the league when it comes to home runs, hitting 86 this season. Chicago ranks in the top half at 13th with 92.
Ranking first in walks, Chicago has earned 320 this season. Cincinnati ranks 27th with 195 walks.
The Reds are 24-26 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Cubs are 38-11 when they hit at least one homer.
