Two teams on losing skids — the Cincinnati Reds (two straight) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (two straight) — meet on Monday at 6:40 PM ET, at Great American Ball Park.
The favored Reds (-141 moneyline odds) take the field at home against the Pirates (+120). The Cincinnati Reds will give the start to Mike Minor (4-10, 5.70 ERA), who is looking for win No. 5 on the season, and the Pirates will counter with Bryse Wilson (2-8, 6.11 ERA).
The Reds lost 7-6 to the Brewers yesterday, with Justin Dunn (three innings, giving up six earned runs on six hits while striking out one) on the line for the loss. Alejo Lopez went 3-for-3 with a double, a home run and three RBI to lead the Reds offensively in the defeat.
The Pirates were handed a 4-3 loss to the Cardinals yesterday. Greg Allen (2-for-3 with a home run and an RBI) led the way offensively, while Chase De Jong took the loss on the mound after going one inning, giving up four earned runs on four hits while striking out one.