The Cincinnati Reds (61-51) face the Cleveland Indians (54-55) in an interleague makeup game at Progressive Field, with first pitch at 6:10 pm ET. The Reds enter as -182 favorites after sweeping the Pirates, while Cleveland comes off winning two of three against Detroit.

Pitching Matchup:

• Reds: Luis Castillo (6-10, 4.09 ERA), who is 3-0 with a 2.06 ERA in his last seven starts
• Indians: Sam Hentges (1-4, 7.86 ERA, 2.01 WHIP), making his ninth start this season

Key Stats:

• Reds rank 5th in MLB scoring (5.05 runs/game)
• Indians rank 19th in scoring (4.27 runs/game)
• Indians' defense allows 4.57 runs/game (16th)
• Reds' defense allows 4.86 runs/game (23rd)

Notable Performers:

• Reds: Nick Castellanos returns from injury (.323/.378/.575, 19 HR, 61 RBI)
• Reds: Joey Votto hitting .306/.390/.939 with 10 HR in last 15 days
• Indians: Jose Ramirez leads team (.254/.339/.522, 24 HR, 65 RBI)

The Reds lead the season series 3-2 and look to continue their playoff push, while Cleveland aims to finish strong despite recent trades. Both teams will compete for state bragging rights in their final matchup of 2024.

The Reds' hot streak (8-2 in last 10) and stronger offense make them favorites, though Cleveland maintains the defensive edge. Watch for Castillo to continue his recent dominant form against a depleted Indians lineup.

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