Reds take 8-game losing streak into matchup with the Astros

TL;DR

The Cincinnati Reds are entering a matchup against the Houston Astros with an 8-game losing streak. The game is scheduled for Saturday at 4:10 p.m. EDT.

Key points

Cincinnati Reds have an 8-game losing streak
Houston Astros are fourth in the AL West
Reds are fifth in the NL Central
Game scheduled for Saturday at 4:10 p.m. EDT
Starting pitchers are Chase Burns and Spencer Arrighetti

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Houston Astros (16-23, fourth in the AL West) vs. Cincinnati Reds (20-19, fifth in the NL Central)

Cincinnati; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Spencer Arrighetti (4-0, 1.96 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 25 strikeouts); Reds: Chase Burns (3-1, 2.20 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 46 strikeouts)

LINE: Reds -165, Astros +139; over/under is 8 1/2 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds take on the Houston Astros after losing eight in a row.

Cincinnati is 20-19 overall and 10-9 at home. The Reds have a 9-14 record in games when they have allowed at least one home run.

Houston is 16-23 overall and 7-13 on the road. The Astros have gone 7-21 in games when they have given up a home run.

Saturday's game is the second time these teams square off this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Sal Stewart has six doubles and 10 home runs while hitting .245 for the Reds. JJ Bleday is 9 for 35 with two doubles and three home runs over the past 10 games.

Jose Altuve has 10 doubles and three home runs for the Astros. Brice Matthews is 12 for 36 with a double, a triple and three home runs over the past 10 games.

Q&A

What is the current record of the Cincinnati Reds?

The Cincinnati Reds have a current record of 20-19.

Who are the starting pitchers for the Reds vs. Astros game?

The starting pitchers are Chase Burns for the Reds and Spencer Arrighetti for the Astros.

When is the Reds vs. Astros game scheduled?

The game is scheduled for Saturday at 4:10 p.m. EDT.