John Lamb (1-3, 5.58 ERA) and Mike Leake (4-4, 3.82 ERA) take the hill in the first of a three-game series between the Cincinnati Reds (21-36) and the St. Louis Cardinals (30-27) at the Great American Ball Park. Action begins at 7:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Jun. 7 and can be seen on FSMW and FSOH.
Lamb pitched 7.0 innings in his most recent start, surrendering one run, striking out two and walking one in a 7-2 win over the Rockies. Jay Bruce (.280, 34 Rs, 13 HRs, 40 RBIs, 2 SBs) went 1 for 3 Sunday with two runs, one home run, and three RBIs. Leake went 6.0 innings, surrendering two runs, striking out four and walking one in a 10-3 win over the Brewers in his last outing. Matt Adams (.325, 17 Rs, 7 HRs, 27 RBIs) has been successful at the plate for the Cardinals, going 2 for 3 Sunday with one run and one RBI.
Notes
Cincinnati recorded at least two errors for the 13th time this season.
The Reds are coming into this game after allowing one walk during their last outing. The Cardinals have a 4-7 record when opponents give up one walk or less.
When they are outhit, the Reds are 4-28. The Cardinals have a 5-23 record when opponents outhit them.
Cincinnati ranks in the top half of the league when it comes to home runs, hitting 70 this season. St. Louis ranks in the top five at fourth with 76.
Ranking 28th, Cincinnati is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 135 this season. St. Louis ranks in the top 10 with 192.
When the Reds hit at least one home run, they are 18-21. When the Cardinals hit at least one homer, they have a 24-16 record.
