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The Cincinnati Reds Look to Defeat the Cleveland Guardians in Crucial Battle for Wildcard Spots, Andrew Abbott to Start on the Mound

The Cincinnati Reds will face off against the Cleveland Guardians in a crucial game for both teams, as they are chasing wildcard spots in their respective leagues. Andrew Abbott with a 2.18 ERA will start for the Reds, while Slade Cecconi with a 4.87 ERA will take the mound for the Guardians. The game is scheduled to start at 6:40 P.M. EST, with Cleveland opening as the betting favorite at -117. Stay tuned for an exciting matchup in the Battle for the Ohio Cup on Tuesday, June 10th.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Reds +102 | Guardians -117
• Spread: Reds +1.5 (-205) | Guardians -1.5 (+175)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cleveland will win straight-up is 54%.

Cincinnati vs Cleveland Stats

Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds currently have a record of 34-33 and are in fourth place in the National League Central Division, trailing the Cubs by 6.5 games for first place and 4.5 games for a wild card spot. They have a 16-17 record on the road and have won four consecutive games, with five wins in their last six outings. In their recent victory against the Guardians, Jake Fraley and TJ Friedl hit solo home runs, with Fraley leading the team in RBIs. Pitcher Wade Miley allowed three runs in five innings for the win. Left-handed pitcher Andrew Abbott, with a record of 5-1 and a 2.18 ERA, will be starting the next game for the Reds. The team is hitting .244 overall for the season, ranking 17th, and has the eighth most runs scored. They are the 13th-ranked team in home runs and have the fifth most strikeouts. Despite a 33-33 record, they are ranked 9th in offense and 13th in defense with an average of 4.57 runs scored per game and 4.02 runs allowed per game.

Cleveland Guardians Analysis

The Cleveland Guardians currently have a record of 34-31 overall and are in third place in the American League Central division. They are eight games back of the division lead held by the Tigers and are also one game back of a wild card spot. The team has an 18-14 home record but has lost five of their last seven games. In their most recent game, the Guardians lost 7-4 to the Reds at home, their fourth straight loss to that team. Slade Cecconi is set to start for the Guardians, with a 1-2 record and a 4.87 ERA this season. The team ranks 25th in offense, scoring an average of 3.89 runs per game, and 17th in defense, giving up an average of 4.21 runs per game. They have a power ranking of 19 and are hitting .234, the seventh worst in the league. Cleveland has a .226 batting average at home and a .242 average against the National League.

Andrew Abbott leads Cincinnati Reds to victory over Cleveland Guardians in upcoming game

The Cincinnati Reds are poised to secure a victory in this upcoming game, largely due to the impressive performance of left-handed pitcher Andrew Abbott, who currently boasts an impressive 2.18 ERA. The team has a strong 7-3 record in games where Abbott has started this season, demonstrating his value on the mound. Cincinnati has excelled against AL Central teams, with a batting average exceeding .280. In contrast, the Cleveland Guardians will start Slade Cecconi, whose previous home game resulted in him surrendering five runs. With the Guardians ranking 24th in runs scored, their offense may struggle to keep up with the Reds. It is recommended to support the Reds in this match-up.

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