In the last of a three-game series between the Cincinnati Reds (2-0) and the Philadelphia Phillies (0-2) at the Great American Ball Park, Robert Stephenson (0-0, 0.00 ERA) and Charlie Morton (9-9, 4.81 ERA) are on the hill. The Reds won the last game 3-2, and Cincinnati leads the series 2-0. Action starts at 12:35 p.m. ET on Thursday, Apr. 7 and can be seen on CSPh and FSOH.
Eugenio Suarez (.286 ) kept up his hot start yesterday, going 2 for 4 with two runs, one home run, and one RBI. Morton takes the hill on the other side. He pitched 129.0 innings last season, going 9-9 with a 4.81 ERA 1.38 WHIP, and 18 strikeouts. Freddy Galvis (.286 ) went 1 for 4 yesterday.
Notes
The Reds are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Phillies have a 0-2 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
Ranking 20th in home runs, Cincinnati has hit one this season. Philadelphia ranks 13th with two home runs.
Both Cincinnati and Philadelphia are tied at 26th in walks with a total of three this season.
The Reds are 1-0 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Phillies are 0-2 when they hit at least one homer.
