The Cleveland Guardians (3-2) face the Cincinnati Reds (2-3) in game two of their series at Great American Ballpark on Wednesday at 12:35 pm EST. The Guardians won game one with a late six-run rally in the ninth inning.

Game Details:

• Time: 12:35 pm EST
• Location: Great American Ballpark, Cincinnati
• Odds: Guardians +110, Over/Under 9 runs (-110)

Pitching Matchup:

• Guardians: Triston McKenzie (0-1, 6.00 ERA)

• Last outing: 3 IP, 2 ER, 2 H, 1 K vs Royals

• Reds: Nick Lodolo (MLB Debut)

• Minor League stats: 1.84 ERA, 68 K in 44 IP (Double-A)

• Spring Training: 3 ER, 12 K in 11⅓ IP

Team Standings:

• Guardians: 2nd in AL Central (0.5 GB)
• Reds: T-3rd in NL Central (1.5 GB)

Prediction: The Reds are slight favorites despite losing game one. With two young, unproven pitchers facing off in a hitter-friendly park, expect a high-scoring affair. The over (9 runs) looks appealing given the matchup and venue conditions.

The Reds have a slight edge at home as they look to even the series, though McKenzie's recent struggles and Lodolo's MLB debut make this a challenging game to predict with confidence.

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