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Cincinnati Reds Look to Continue Dominance Over Pittsburgh Pirates in Series Showdown

On Tuesday, the Cincinnati Reds (24-24, 3rd NL Central) will face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates (15-32, 5th NL Central) in the middle game of a three-game series on the road. Cincinnati is coming off a three-game sweep of the Cleveland Guardians, while Pittsburgh was swept by the Philadelphia Phillies. The Reds are currently third in the NL Central, while the Pirates are last in the division. Cincinnati will be missing several key players, including 11 pitchers and 4 position players, while Pittsburgh will be without 7 pitchers and 4 position players. The starting pitchers for this game are Nick Martinez for the Reds and Bailey Falter for the Pirates. The Reds are the betting favorite in this matchup. Be sure to check out our in-depth prediction for this exciting baseball game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Reds -125 | Pirates +110
• Spread: Reds -1.5 (+138) | Pirates +1.5 (-160)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 56%.

Cincinnati vs Pittsburgh Stats

Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds have shown strong performance in both hitting and pitching categories this season. Offensively, they are ranked in the top half in runs scored, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and batting average. Elly De La Cruz leads the team in home runs and RBI, with Matt McLain and Austin Hays also contributing with six home runs each. Gavin Lux is second in RBI with 19. Cincinnati has a total of 136 extra base hits in 48 games. On the mound, the Reds are in the top 10 for WHIP, batting average against, ERA, and Quality Starts. Brady Singer leads in wins, and Hunter Green leads in strikeouts. With a power ranking of 19 and a 24-24 season record, Cincinnati is ranked 11 in offense, 12 in defense, and will be starting Nick Martinez in their upcoming game on Tuesday.

Pittsburgh Pirates Analysis

The Pittsburgh Pirates are struggling offensively, ranking near the bottom in on-base percentage, batting average, runs scored, and slugging percentage. Oneil Cruz leads the team in home runs, while Bryan Reynolds leads in RBI. The pitching staff is having more success, ranking high in quality starts and in the middle of the pack in batting average against and ERA. Paul Skenes leads the team in wins and strikeouts. The Pirates have a power ranking of 28 and are currently 15-32 overall, with a recent sweep of the Cincinnati Reds. Bill Falter will take the mound for Pittsburgh in their next game.

Nick Martinez and Bailey Falter set to face off as Cincinnati looks to extend dominance over struggling Pittsburgh Pirates

Cincinnati's Nick Martinez has delivered five strong performances in a row, giving up only seven runs and 26 hits in 30.2 innings. On the other hand, Pittsburgh's Bailey Falter has pitched three solid games, allowing just one run and seven hits in 16.2 innings. Despite Cincinnati losing four of their last five away games against Pittsburgh, they have won all three previous matchups this season. The most recent victory came on April 11 when Cincinnati defeated Pittsburgh 5-3 with Falter on the mound. The Pirates have struggled recently, losing five of their last six games and winning only three of their last 16 meetings with Cincinnati.

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