Two squads in the NL Central — the Cincinnati Reds (46-70) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (46-72) — meet on Friday at 7:05 PM ET, at PNC Park.
The Pirates are an underdog at home (+100) versus the Reds (-120). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Cincinnati Reds looking to Graham Ashcraft (5-3), and Bryse Wilson (2-7) answering the bell for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Reds won 1-0 over the Phillies Friday in their last game. Alejo Lopez went 3-for-4 with a double to lead them offensively while Alexis Diaz was picked up the victory after throwing two innings without giving up a hit or an earned run while striking out three.
The Pirates took down the Red Sox 8-2 yesterday. Bryan Reynolds led the way offensively after going 3-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI, and JT Brubaker got the win, pitching seven innings without giving up an earned run on two hits, while striking out seven.