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Braves and Reds Set for Pitching Duel in Middle Game of Series: Sale vs Abbott

The Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves are set to face off in the middle game of their series, with the Reds looking to maintain their position near the top of the NL Central Division under new manager Terry Francona. The Braves, on the other hand, are striving to get back to a .500 record as they aim for their eighth consecutive playoff appearance. The pitching matchup will feature left-handers Andrew Abbott (2-0, 2.84) for the Reds and Chris Sale (1-1, 4.84) for the Braves. The game is scheduled to start at 7:15 PM EST. Atlanta is the favorite in the betting odds, opening at -208.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Reds +187 | Braves -208
• Spread: Reds +1.5 (-115) | Braves -1.5 (-104)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 68%.

Cincinnati vs Atlanta Stats

Cincinnati Reds

In his first year as manager, Terry Francona has led the Cincinnati Reds to a promising start. Despite losing the final two games of a series against the Nationals, the Reds have shown potential to be a competitive team this season. Reds starter Nick Martinez put in a solid performance in the recent game, but the Nationals ultimately took control with three runs in the 7th inning. Looking ahead, lefty Andrew Abbott will take the mound against the Braves, coming off a 2-0 record and an ERA of 2.84 in four starts. Cincinnati currently holds a power ranking of 1 and are ranked 5th in offense and 11th in defense. The Reds have a record of 18-17 this season, with key injuries to Wade Miley and Austin Hays.

Atlanta Braves Analysis

The Atlanta Braves are looking to continue their momentum after a recent win over the Dodgers as they face the Reds in a three-game series. Despite their 15-18 record, the Braves are optimistic after Austin Riley's impressive performance in the previous game. Pitcher Bryce Elder also contributed to the win, allowing only two runs in five innings. The Braves will rely on ace Chris Sale in the second game against the Reds, although Sale has struggled this season. Injuries to key players like Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuna Jr. may impact the team's performance. The Braves rank 17th in offense, 16th in defense, and have a power ranking of 11. The Reds have had recent success against the Braves, winning two out of three matchups.

Braves Look to Dominate Reds with Strong Pitching Matchup in Tuesday Night Showdown

The Atlanta Braves aim to improve their record on Tuesday night by defeating the Cincinnati Reds. Facing Abbott presents an advantageous opportunity, as he has struggled in his last two starts, failing to pitch past the fourth inning due to command issues resulting in nine walks. This could pose a challenge for the Reds against the Braves, who have a strong home batting average of .272. Conversely, Braves' pitcher Sale demonstrated a solid performance in his last outing with ten strikeouts. Sale will face a Cincinnati team that struggles against left-handed pitchers with a .223 batting average. Sale has shown improvement in recent starts by pitching deeper into games. Expect the experienced left-handed pitcher to lead the Braves to victory and consider taking Atlanta with the money line bet.

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