Reds Look to End 9-Game Skid as NL Central Leaders Cardinals Visit Great American Ball Park
The Cincinnati Reds return home to face the St. Louis Cardinals after a difficult seven-game road trip where they were swept by both the Dodgers and Padres. The Reds have lost nine straight games and sit at the bottom of the NL Central with a 2-11 record.
The Cardinals, leading the NL Central at 7-3, enter the series on a two-game winning streak. The series opener is set for Friday at 6:40 p.m. at Great American Ball Park.
Key Betting Trends:
- Cardinals: 4-1 ATS in last 5 games, 4-2 ATS in away games
- Reds: 0-5 ATS in last 5 games
- Both teams: OVER in 2 of last 5 games
Pitching Matchup:
- Reds: Hunter Greene (1-1, 4.35 ERA, 13 K)
- Cardinals: Steven Matz (1-1, bounced back last start with 5.2 scoreless innings)
Team Statistics:
- Reds rank last in: win percentage, run differential, slugging percentage
- Cardinals rank: 2nd in win percentage, home runs per game, RBIs per game; 5th in run differential (+20)
Analysis: St. Louis holds significant advantages across batting and pitching metrics. The struggling Reds have shown little offensive production and lack pitching experience. While Cincinnati could potentially win one game, St. Louis should decisively win the series given their superior performance in all aspects of the game.
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