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Reds and Astros play, winner claims 3-game series
TL;DR
The Cincinnati Reds face the Houston Astros in a decisive game on Sunday, with the winner claiming the 3-game series. The Reds currently hold a record of 21-19, while the Astros are at 16-24.
Key points
- Cincinnati Reds vs. Houston Astros on Sunday
- Winner claims the 3-game series
- Reds record: 21-19, Astros record: 16-24
- Starting pitcher for Reds: Andrew Abbott
- Starting pitcher for Astros: Kai-Wei Teng
Cincinnati RedsHouston AstrosAndrew AbbottKai-Wei Teng
Houston Astros (16-24, fourth in the AL West) vs. Cincinnati Reds (21-19, fifth in the NL Central)
Cincinnati; Sunday, 1:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Kai-Wei Teng (1-2, 2.35 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 22 strikeouts); Reds: Andrew Abbott (1-2, 5.13 ERA, 1.64 WHIP, 28 strikeouts)
LINE: Reds -124, Astros +104; over/under is 9 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds and Houston Astros play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series.
Cincinnati is 11-9 in home games and 21-19 overall. The Reds have hit 52 total home runs to rank third in the majors.
Houston has gone 7-14 in road games and 16-24 overall. Astros hitters have a collective .436 slugging percentage to rank fourth in the majors.
Sunday's game is the third time these teams square off this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Elly De La Cruz leads the Reds with 18 extra base hits (eight doubles and 10 home runs). JJ Bleday is 8 for 35 with two doubles, three home runs and six RBIs over the past 10 games.
Christian Walker has nine doubles, nine home runs and 27 RBIs while hitting .288 for the Astros. Isaac Paredes is 12 for 35 with three doubles over the last 10 games.
Q&A
What time is the Reds vs Astros game on Sunday?
The game is scheduled for 1:40 p.m. EDT.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Reds and Astros?
The Reds will start Andrew Abbott, while the Astros will start Kai-Wei Teng.
What are the current records of the Reds and Astros?
The Reds have a record of 21-19, and the Astros are at 16-24.
