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Cincinnati Reds Look to Sweep Pittsburgh Pirates in Series Finale

The Cincinnati Reds are set to face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the conclusion of their series on Wednesday afternoon. The Reds, who lead the series 4-0, will be starting Brady Singer, while the Pirates will have Andrew Heaney on the mound. Despite Cincinnati being the betting favorite, with Singer having an ERA of 4.82 compared to Heaney's 3.02, Pittsburgh will be looking to break out of their recent slump at the plate. It will be an interesting match-up to see if the Pirates can come out on top in this game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Reds -126 | Pirates +112
• Spread: Reds -1.5 (+130) | Pirates +1.5 (-151)
• 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 will have Brady Singer on the mound for their upcoming game. Singer has been struggling this month, with a 5.01 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP. Despite a shaky outing in his last game, Singer secured the win. The Reds have had a mixed season, with only one series win this month and a below .500 record. Recent performances have shown the team clicking, with a home sweep against the Guardians over the weekend. Elly De La Cruz has been a standout player for the Reds, with eight RBIs in his past 10 games. On the other hand, Matt McClain has struggled at the plate with only 17 RBIs and a weak .618 OPS. Cincinnati is averaging 4.62 runs per game and has a 3.54 ERA. The team is currently ranked 19th in power rankings, with an offense ranked 11th and defense ranked 12th. Overall, the Reds are 25-24 this season.

Pittsburgh Pirates Analysis

On Wednesday, Andrew Heaney will take the mound for the Pittsburgh Pirates in a crucial game as the team aims to improve their performance. Heaney has been a consistent performer this season, with impressive stats including a 3.02 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP. Despite a recent loss to the Reds, Heaney has shown his ability to limit runs and put up solid innings. The Pirates, currently on pace for a disappointing season, are in need of wins and will rely on key players like Joey Bart and Andrew McCutchen to step up offensively. The team's struggles on both offense and defense have contributed to their poor performance, with a power ranking of 28 and ranking 30th in offense. Despite recent success against the Reds, the Pirates will need to improve their overall performance to turn their season around.

Cincinnati Reds on a Roll While Pittsburgh Pirates Struggle

The Cincinnati Reds have shown significant improvement of late, securing five consecutive victories, notably sweeping the Guardians. In contrast, the Pittsburgh Pirates have been struggling at the plate, resulting in difficulties securing wins, with losses in 13 of their previous 15 games. The Reds have been particularly successful when Brady Singer has been on the mound, emerging victorious in six of his nine appearances this season. On the other hand, Pirates pitcher Andrew Heaney has experienced a lackluster month with a 4.30 ERA. Despite his overall solid performance this season, the Pirates have suffered defeats in each of the past four games in which Heaney has started. In addition, the Reds have dominated their matchups with the Pirates this season, emerging victorious in all four encounters.

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