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Reds take 6-game losing streak into matchup against the Cubs
TL;DR
The Cincinnati Reds are on a six-game losing streak as they prepare to face the Chicago Cubs. The matchup is set for Thursday at 2:20 p.m. EDT in Chicago.
Key points
- Cincinnati Reds on a six-game losing streak
- Reds record is 20-17, fifth in NL Central
- Chicago Cubs record is 25-12, first in NL Central
- Game scheduled for Thursday at 2:20 p.m. EDT
- Starting pitchers are Rhett Lowder and Shota Imanaga
Cincinnati RedsChicago CubsRhett LowderShota Imanaga
Cincinnati Reds (20-17, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (25-12, first in the NL Central)
Chicago; Thursday, 2:20 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Rhett Lowder (3-2, 5.09 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 26 strikeouts); Cubs: Shota Imanaga (3-2, 2.40 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, 43 strikeouts)
LINE: Cubs -200, Reds +165; over/under is 8 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds enter the matchup against the Chicago Cubs after losing six in a row.
Chicago has a 17-5 record at home and a 25-12 record overall. The Cubs have gone 9-2 in games decided by one run.
Cincinnati has a 20-17 record overall and a 10-9 record in road games. The Reds have hit 50 total home runs to rank third in MLB play.
The teams play Thursday for the fourth time this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Nico Hoerner leads the Cubs with a .290 batting average, and has 10 doubles, four home runs, 15 walks and 27 RBIs. Seiya Suzuki is 12 for 38 with three home runs and seven RBIs over the last 10 games.
Nathaniel Lowe has five doubles and six home runs for the Reds. JJ Bleday is 9 for 29 with a double and four home runs over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Cubs: 8-2, .234 batting average, 4.00 ERA, outscored opponents by eight runs
Q&A
What is the current record of the Cincinnati Reds?
The Cincinnati Reds have a record of 20-17.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Reds vs. Cubs game?
Rhett Lowder will start for the Reds, while Shota Imanaga will pitch for the Cubs.
What time is the Reds vs. Cubs game scheduled?
The game is scheduled for Thursday at 2:20 p.m. EDT.