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Reds take on the Tigers in first of 3-game series
TL;DR
The Cincinnati Reds face the Detroit Tigers in the first game of a three-game series on Friday at 6:40 p.m. EDT. Framber Valdez is set to pitch for the Tigers, while Andrew Abbott will take the mound for the Reds.
Key points
- Cincinnati Reds host Detroit Tigers
- Game starts at 6:40 p.m. EDT
- Framber Valdez pitching for Tigers
- Andrew Abbott pitching for Reds
- Tigers favored at -135
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Detroit Tigers (14-12, second in the AL Central) vs. Cincinnati Reds (16-9, second in the NL Central)
Cincinnati; Friday, 6:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Framber Valdez (2-1, 3.30 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 20 strikeouts); Reds: Andrew Abbott (0-2, 5.84 ERA, 1.74 WHIP, 15 strikeouts)
LINE: Tigers -135, Reds +114; over/under is 8 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds host the Detroit Tigers on Friday to open a three-game series.
Cincinnati is 16-9 overall and 6-6 at home. The Reds have a 5-1 record in games when they hit at least two home runs.
Detroit is 4-10 in road games and 14-12 overall. The Tigers have the 10th-best team ERA in MLB play at 3.65.
Friday's game is the first meeting between these teams this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Sal Stewart has eight home runs, 15 walks and 23 RBIs while hitting .297 for the Reds. Elly De La Cruz is 11 for 43 with two doubles, four home runs and 11 RBIs over the past 10 games.
Kevin McGonigle has a .319 batting average to lead the Tigers, and has 10 doubles, two triples and a home run. Riley Greene is 11 for 30 with a home run and six RBIs over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Reds: 7-3, .204 batting average, 3.30 ERA, outscored opponents by 11 runs
Tigers: 7-3, .256 batting average, 3.64 ERA, outscored opponents by three runs
INJURIES: Reds: Jose Trevino: 10-Day IL (back), Caleb Ferguson: 15-Day IL (oblique), Hunter Greene: 60-Day IL (elbow), : 15-Day IL (finger)
Q&A
What time does the Reds vs. Tigers game start?
The game starts at 6:40 p.m. EDT on Friday.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Reds and Tigers?
Framber Valdez will pitch for the Tigers, and Andrew Abbott will pitch for the Reds.
What are the betting odds for the Reds vs. Tigers game?
The Tigers are favored at -135, while the Reds are at +114, with an over/under of 8.5 runs.
