Pirates Face Struggling Reds in Three-Game Series at Great American Ballpark
The Cincinnati Reds host the Pittsburgh Pirates for a three-game series at Great American Ballpark starting Friday at 6:40 p.m. The struggling Reds (3-22) have lost nine of their last ten games, while the Pirates (10-14) have dropped seven of their last ten.
Game Preview:
- Odds: Reds +1.5 (underdogs)
- Pitching Matchup: Connor Overton (CIN) vs JT Brubaker (PIT)
- Overton: 1.69 ERA, 5.1 IP, 3 H, 3 K in first start
- Brubaker: 0-2, 6.20 ERA, 21 K
Reds Injury Report:
- Jonathan India (IL)
- Joey Votto (COVID)
- Luis Castillo (shoulder, expected return May 9)
- Nick Senzel (IL)
- Tyler Naquin (IL)
Prediction: Pirates likely to win 2 of 3 games in the series. The Reds will need to demonstrate improved performance before being considered competitive betting options.
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