The Atlanta Braves (8-4) will host the Cincinnati Reds (4-6) on Wednesday in the final match up of a three game series. The Braves won 5-4 on Monday in 10-innings and 7-6 on Tuesday.
After starting the season 3-1, the Reds have dropped five of their last six games. The previous three losses for the Reds and four of their six losses this season have been by only one run. According to Vegas Insider, the Reds entered the season with a projected over/under win total of 65.5, which would place them last in the NL Central.
Road trip finale tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/6OnkOZOZCN
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) April 12, 2023
The Reds are averaging 4.5 runs per game, led by Jason Vosler with three home runs and nine RBI, despite only holding a .188 batting average. Jake Fraley leads the team with a .370 batting average and also has nine RBI. Starting on the mound Wednesday will be 23-year-old right-hander Hunter Greene (0-0, 5.63 ERA). The Reds lost Greene's first two starts this season to the Pirates 5-4 and Phillies 5-2. Last season as a rookie, Greene made 24 starts and went 5-13 with a 4.44 ERA. Last season Greene made his MLB debut and picked up the win against the Braves, allowing three runs in five innings.