In the second of a two-game series between the Cincinnati Reds (15-25) and the Cleveland Indians (20-17) at the Great American Ball Park, Tim Adleman (1-1, 3.38 ERA) and Josh Tomlin (5-0, 3.82 ERA) take the mound. The Indians won the last game 8-7, and Cleveland leads the series 1-0. The game starts at 7:10 p.m. ET on Thursday, May. 19 and will air on STOh and FSOH.
In his last start, Adleman pitched 5.0 innings, giving up three runs, striking out three and walking two in a 4-3 loss to the Phillies. Jay Bruce (.290, 22 Rs, 8 HRs, 27 RBIs, 2 SBs) played well again yesterday, going 3 for 4 with three runs, two home runs, and two RBIs. The Indians were victorious the last time Tomlin pitched. He went 6.1 innings, allowing four runs (one unearned), striking out four and walking two in a 7-6 victory over the Twins. Jason Kipnis (.289, 23 Rs, 5 HRs, 21 RBIs, 3 SBs) went 1 for 5 yesterday with one run.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is currently unavailable. The Reds have a 16-12 record SU against the American League. Cincinnati has averaged 0.0 runs per game over the last 10 games, higher than its season average of 0.0. Cincinnati’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 teams in the National League, the Indians are 15-22 SU. Cleveland has been playing better lately, averaging 0.0 runs per game, more than their season average of 0.0. Cleveland’s pitching staff has allowed an average of 0.0 runs per game during the last 10 games, lower than their season average of 0.0. They also average just 6.8 hits allowed per road game, second-best in the AL.
So far this season, the Indians are 3-0 against the Reds.
Predictions: SU Winner – CLE
Notes
For the eighth time this season, the Reds registered at least two errors in a game.
The Reds managed to give up four walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Indians who are coming in with an 11-2 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
It looks like the Indians have a slight leg up on the Reds, as the Indians have won their last three games while the Reds have lost their last three.
When they outhit their opponents, the Indians are 12-5. The Reds have a 10-4 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 19th in runs, Cincinnati has earned 167 this season. Cleveland ranks ninth with 179 runs.
Ranking 29th, Cincinnati is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 97 this season. Cleveland ranks in the bottom half at 16th with 121.
The Reds are 12-13 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Indians are 11-11 when they hit at least one homer.
