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Reds seek to extend win streak, take on the Rays
TL;DR
The Cincinnati Reds aim to extend their four-game win streak against the Tampa Bay Rays. The game is scheduled for Tuesday at 6:40 p.m. EDT in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Key points
- Cincinnati Reds are 15-8, first in the NL Central
- Tampa Bay Rays are 12-10, second in the AL East
- Game scheduled for Tuesday at 6:40 p.m. EDT
- Chase Burns has a 2.42 ERA for the Reds
- Steven Matz has a 3.80 ERA for the Rays
Cincinnati RedsTampa Bay RaysChase BurnsSteven Matz
Cincinnati Reds (15-8, first in the NL Central) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (12-10, second in the AL East)
St. Petersburg, Florida; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Chase Burns (1-1, 2.42 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 22 strikeouts); Rays: Steven Matz (3-0, 3.80 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 21 strikeouts)
LINE: Rays -110, Reds -110; over/under is 7 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds are looking to keep their four-game win streak going when they visit the Tampa Bay Rays.
Tampa Bay has a 12-10 record overall and a 4-3 record at home. The Rays have gone 10-2 in games when they scored at least five runs.
Cincinnati has a 9-2 record on the road and a 15-8 record overall. The Reds are 8-1 in games when they scored five or more runs.
The teams meet Tuesday for the second time this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Junior Caminero has three doubles, five home runs and 10 RBIs while hitting .250 for the Rays. Chandler Simpson is 12 for 43 with a triple over the past 10 games.
Elly De La Cruz has five doubles, six home runs and 13 RBIs while hitting .261 for the Reds. Eugenio Suarez is 11 for 34 with two doubles and a home run over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Rays: 7-3, .259 batting average, 4.06 ERA, outscored opponents by three runs
Reds: 7-3, .198 batting average, 3.36 ERA, outscored opponents by six runs
INJURIES: Rays: Michael Grove: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Mason Englert: 15-Day IL (forearm), : 15-Day IL (elbow), : 10-Day IL (shoulder), : 15-Day IL (calf), : 60-Day IL (hip), : 60-Day IL (back), : 60-Day IL (elbow), : 15-Day IL (shoulder)
Q&A
What is the current win streak of the Cincinnati Reds?
The Cincinnati Reds are currently on a four-game win streak.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Reds vs. Rays game?
Chase Burns will pitch for the Reds, while Steven Matz will pitch for the Rays.
What time does the Reds vs. Rays game start?
The game starts at 6:40 p.m. EDT on Tuesday.
