In the second of a four-game series between the Atlanta Braves (18-45) and the Cincinnati Reds (25-39) at Turner Field, Julio Teheran (2-6, 2.85 ERA) and Brandon Finnegan (2-4, 3.77 ERA) get the start. The Reds won the last game 9-8, and Cincinnati leads the series 1-0. The game gets underway at 7:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Jun. 14 and will air on FSOH and FSSE.
In his most recent outing, Teheran pitched 8.0 innings, allowing two runs, striking out eight and walking one in a 4-2 victory over the Padres. Freddie Freeman (.250, 29 Rs, 10 HRs, 21 RBIs, 2 SBs) played well again yesterday, going 3 for 5 with two runs, one home run, and three RBIs. The Reds were unsuccessful against the Cardinals 3-2 the last time Finnegan pitched. He went 7.0 innings, allowing two runs, striking out seven and walking one. Jay Bruce (.272, 37 Rs, 14 HRs, 46 RBIs, 3 SBs) went 1 for 3 yesterday with one run and two RBIs.
Notes
Atlanta has won 23% (5-17) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Cincinnati has won 39% (12-19) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Reds managed to give up four walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Braves who are heading in with a 7-11 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Braves are 12-9. The Reds have a 17-6 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 30th, Atlanta is at the bottom of the league in runs, scoring 200 this season. Cincinnati ranks in the top half at 14th with 280.
Ranking 30th, Atlanta is at the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.620). Cincinnati ranks in the bottom half at 19th with an OPS of .717.
When the Reds allow at least one home run, they are 18-31. When the Braves allow one or more homers, they have a 6-34 record.
