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Pittsburgh Pirates Dominate as Cincinnati Reds Struggle in Final Game of Series

The Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds will face off in the final game of a three-game series on Sunday afternoon. Carmen Mlodzinski will start on the mound for the Pirates, while Hunter Greene will take the rubber for the Reds. The Reds claimed a 5-3 victory in the series opener on Friday. Can Hunter Greene continue his strong performance? Cincinnati is the favored team, with a -180 opening line that has remained unchanged. Stay tuned for the Pirates vs. Reds prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Pirates +160 | Reds -180
• Spread: Pirates +1.5 (-145) | Reds -1.5 (+124)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 64%.

Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati Stats

Pittsburgh Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski will be starting for the third time this season. After a rough debut, he bounced back with a better performance in his last outing. The Pirates have won three of their last five games, showing improvement after a slow start. Key player Bryan Reynolds has been struggling at the plate, but showed promise in the recent series against the Reds. The team is aiming to be competitive and potentially contend for a wildcard spot this season. Overall, Pittsburgh ranks 26th in power rankings, with a below average offense and defense, and a record of 5-9.

Cincinnati Reds Analysis

Hunter Greene will be starting on Sunday for the Cincinnati Reds after a strong performance earlier in the week against the Giants. He has impressive stats this season, with a 1.31 ERA and 0.63 WHIP in 20.1 innings. The Reds have had a bit of a disappointing start to the season but rebounded with a big win against the Giants in their recent series. Young slugger Elly De La Cruz has been an exciting player with 12 RBIs and a .688 OPS. The team is averaging 3.80 runs per game and has a solid pitching staff with a 3.15 ERA. Pittsburgh has had recent success against Cincinnati, winning 2 out of their last 3 matchups. The Reds are currently ranked #18 for offense, #6 for defense, and have an overall record of 6-8.

Pittsburgh Pirates Dominate as Cincinnati Reds Struggle: Pitchers Mlodzinski and Greene Show Contrasting Performances

Recently, the Pittsburgh Pirates have emerged as a formidable opponent, demonstrating their strength by winning two out of three road games against the Giants. Conversely, the Cincinnati Reds have had a mixed performance, struggling at home and losing both home series this season. Pirates pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski has effectively contained the Reds, limiting them to just one run in 6.1 innings, showcasing his impressive 3.38 ERA on the road from last year. Mlodzinski's recent dominant performance against the Cardinals, where he only allowed one run in 5.1 innings, further solidifies his capabilities. On the other hand, Reds pitcher Hunter Greene, while recognized as a top player, has not been able to secure wins for his team, with the Reds only winning two out of Greene’s past five outings.

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