Aaron Blair (0-4, 7.13 ERA) and the Atlanta Braves (18-44) meet Daniel Wright (0-2, 7.20 ERA) and the Cincinnati Reds (24-39) in the first of a four-game series at Turner Field. The game starts at 7:10 p.m. ET on Monday, Jun. 13 and will air on FSOH and FSSE.
In his most recent outing, Blair pitched 4.1 innings, allowing two runs, striking out four and walking three in a 4-3 loss to the Padres. Freddie Freeman (.242, 27 Rs, 9 HRs, 18 RBIs, 2 SBs) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one stolen base. The Reds were unsuccessful against the Nationals 10-9 the last time Wright pitched. He went 1.1 innings, allowing three.
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Cincinnati is 12-19, while Atlanta is 5-17.
Having scored one run in their last game, the Reds are going to have to step it up if they want to win this matchup. The Braves have an 8-1 record in games where opponents scored one run or less.
When they outhit their opponents, the Braves are 12-8. The Reds have a 17-6 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 30th in runs, Atlanta has earned 192 this season. Cincinnati ranks 16th with 271 runs.
Ranking 30th, Atlanta is at the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.616). Cincinnati ranks near the bottom at 21st with an OPS of .715.
When the Reds allow at least one home run, they are 17-31. When the Braves allow one or more homers, they have a 6-33 record.
