Astros visit the Reds to start 3-game series

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TL;DR

The Houston Astros face the Cincinnati Reds in a three-game series starting Friday at 6:10 p.m. EDT. The Astros have a record of 15-23, while the Reds are at 20-18.

Key points

Astros record: 15-23
Reds record: 20-18
Game starts at 6:10 p.m. EDT
Mike Burrows is starting for the Astros
Nick Lodolo is starting for the Reds

Houston AstrosCincinnati RedsMike BurrowsNick Lodolo

Houston Astros (15-23, fifth in the AL West) vs. Cincinnati Reds (20-18, fifth in the NL Central)

Cincinnati; Friday, 6:10 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Mike Burrows (1-4, 5.97 ERA, 1.65 WHIP, 36 strikeouts); Reds: Nick Lodolo (0-0)

LINE: Reds -136, Astros +114; over/under is 9 1/2 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds host the Houston Astros on Friday to open a three-game series.

Cincinnati is 20-18 overall and 10-8 in home games. The Reds have an 11-5 record in games when they did not allow a home run.

Houston has a 6-13 record in road games and a 15-23 record overall. The Astros have the third-best team batting average in MLB play at .261.

Friday's game is the first time these teams match up this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Elly De La Cruz has seven doubles, 10 home runs and 28 RBIs while hitting .265 for the Reds. Spencer Steer is 12 for 34 with a double and two home runs over the last 10 games.

Christian Walker has nine doubles, nine home runs and 27 RBIs while hitting .307 for the Astros. Isaac Paredes is 13 for 35 with two doubles and a home run over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Reds: 2-8, .236 batting average, 7.06 ERA, outscored by 31 runs

Q&A

What time does the Astros vs. Reds game start?

The game starts at 6:10 p.m. EDT on Friday.

Who are the starting pitchers for the Astros and Reds?

Mike Burrows will pitch for the Astros, while Nick Lodolo is the starting pitcher for the Reds.

What are the current records of the Astros and Reds?

The Astros have a record of 15-23, and the Reds are at 20-18.