The Cincinnati Reds (32-31) face the Milwaukee Brewers (38-27) in a crucial three-game series at American Family Field, with both teams vying for NL Central supremacy. The Brewers lead the season series after taking 2 of 3 games last week in Cincinnati.

Series Schedule (All times ET):

• Monday, June 14 - 8:10 PM
• Tuesday, June 15 - 8:10 PM
• Wednesday, June 16 - 2:10 PM

Pitching Matchups:

• Monday: Vladimir Gutierrez (2-1, 2.65 ERA) vs Eric Lauer (1-2, 4.82 ERA)
• Tuesday: Luis Castillo (2-9, 6.47 ERA) vs Brett Anderson (2-4, 4.99 ERA)
• Wednesday: Tyler Mahle (6-2, 3.56 ERA) vs Freddy Peralta (6-1, 2.25 ERA)

Team Comparison:

• Offense: Reds rank 4th (5.05 runs/game), Brewers rank 22nd (4.06 runs/game)
• Defense: Brewers rank 9th (3.95 runs allowed/game), Reds rank 29th (5.27 runs allowed/game)
• Current Form: Brewers 9-1 in last 10, Reds 8-2 in last 10

Key Players: Reds:

• Jesse Winker (.344/.418/.638, 17 HR, 40 RBI)
• Nick Castellanos (.361/.416/.635, 13 HR, 36 RBI)
• Eugenio Suarez (14 HR, 33 RBI despite .171 average)

Brewers:

• Avisail Garcia (.241/.310/.463, 13 HR, 38 RBI)
• Dan Vogelbach (Hot streak: .286/.444/.714 last week)

The Reds look to capitalize on missing Brewers' aces Brandon Woodruff and Corbin Burnes as they try to close the 5-game division gap. With both teams playing their best baseball of the season, this series could prove pivotal in the NL Central race.

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