In the first of a two-game series between the Cleveland Indians (17-17) and the Cincinnati Reds (15-22) at Progressive Field, Cody Anderson (0-3, 7.31 ERA) and John Lamb (0-0, 1.80 ERA) take the mound. The game starts at 6:10 p.m. ET on Monday, May. 16 and will air on STOh and FSOH.
In his most recent outing, Anderson pitched 3.1 innings, allowing two runs and striking out four in a 5-3 loss to the Astros. Jason Kipnis (.287, 20 Rs, 5 HRs, 17 RBIs, 3 SBs) continued his strong season yesterday, going 2 for 4 with one run, one home run, and one RBI. The Reds were unsuccessful against the Brewers 5-4 the last time Lamb pitched. He went 4.0 innings, giving up one run, striking out three and walking one. Adam Duvall (.286, 15 Rs, 6 HRs, 14 RBIs, 1 SB) has been doing well offensively for the Reds, going 3 for 4 yesterday with two runs, one RBI, and one stolen base.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable at the moment. The Indians have a SU record of 15-22 against the National League. The most recent 10-game stretch for the Indians has gone great. Over that span, Cleveland is averaging 0.0 runs per game, well over their season average of 0.0. Cleveland’s pitching staff has put it all together in the past 10 games. Its average runs allowed per game dropped to 0.0 during that span, compared to its 0.0 season average.
Against interleague competitors, the Reds are 16-12 SU. Cincinnati has been playing better lately, averaging 0.0 runs per game, more than their season average of 0.0. The last 10 games have really brought the best out of the Cincinnati pitchers. They’ve allowed 0.0 runs per game during that span, which is lower than their season average of 0.0.
Predictions: SU Winner – CLE
Notes
Having scored one run in their last game, the Indians are going to have to step it up if they want to win this matchup. The Reds have a 3-0 record in games where opponents scored one run or less.
When they are outhit, the Reds are 4-17. The Indians have a 3-9 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 28th in home runs, Cleveland has hit 31 this season. Cincinnati ranks 17th with 38 home runs.
Ranking 28th, Cincinnati is near the bottom of the league in hits, notching 7.62 per game. Cleveland ranks in the top half with 8.38.
Ranking 21st, Cincinnati is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.697). Cleveland ranks in the bottom half at 20th with an OPS of .697.
The Reds are 11-20 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Indians are 10-13 when they allow at least one homer.
