At Great American Ball Park on Friday, the Cincinnati Reds (38-60) begin a three-game series versus the Baltimore Orioles (50-49), at 6:40 PM ET.
The Reds are an underdog (+110 on the moneyline to win) when they host the Orioles (-130). Mike Minor will get the nod for the Cincinnati Reds, but there’s been no pitching decision announced by the Baltimore Orioles yet.
The Orioles were vicotrious 3-0 over the Rays yesterday in their last game. Jordan Lyles was named the winning pitcher after throwing 5 2/3 innings without giving up an earned run on three hits, while striking out four, while Trey Mancini finished 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI to lead them offensively.
The Reds were beaten by the Marlins 7-6 yesterday. Tyler Naquin led the way offensively after going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI, and Hunter Strickland was handed the loss, throwing zero innings, giving up three earned runs on one hit.