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Cincinnati Reds Look to Continue Winning Streak Against Washington Nationals at Nationals Park

The Cincinnati Reds will be looking to extend their winning streak as they take on the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on Tuesday night. The Reds, with a record of 52-48, will be facing off against the Nationals, who are currently 39-60. Chase Burns will be starting for the Reds, while Brad Lord will be on the mound for the Nationals. Washington has a strong track record against Cincinnati, winning 7 out of their last 10 matchups. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this exciting game. **Please note, this preview was written before Monday's game was played.**

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Reds -132 | Nationals +112
• Spread: Reds -1.5 (+125) | Nationals +1.5 (-145)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 57%.

Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds have had a successful week, winning six of their last eight games. Currently third in the NL Central standings, they are 7.5 games behind leaders Milwaukee and Chicago. The Reds will aim to continue their success and climb up the division standings with a win on Tuesday.

Offensively, Cincinnati averages 4.56 runs per game, ranking 12th in the league, with a .246 batting average (17th), .318 on-base percentage (15th), and .397 slugging percentage (17th). Elly De La Cruz has been a standout performer for the Reds, leading the team in batting average (.281), home runs (18), and RBI (65).

Defensively, the Reds are giving up an average of 4.19 runs per game (15th), with opponents batting .235 against them (sixth). They have a 3.87 ERA (13th) and a 1.24 WHIP (10th). In his recent start, pitcher Burns allowed four hits and two runs in six innings, resulting in a 3-2 loss to Colorado.

Washington Nationals

The Washington Nationals have faced difficulties in recent weeks, losing six of their last seven games and currently ranking at the bottom of the NL East standings, 4.5 games out of fourth place. The team will aim to improve their position with a win on Tuesday. Washington's offensive statistics, including a 4.28 runs-per-game average, .244 batting average, .310 on base percentage, and .388 slugging percentage, place them in the middle of the league rankings. CJ Abrams leads the team with a .283 batting average, while James Wood leads in home runs and RBI. On the defensive side, the Nationals are allowing 5.41 runs per game, ranking 28th in the league. Opponents have a .264 batting average against Washington, and their ERA and WHIP also rank 28th and 26th, respectively. In a recent game, pitcher Lord had a strong performance, not allowing any hits or runs in 2.1 innings, despite the team ultimately losing to Milwaukee.

Cincinnati Reds Poised for Victory Against Washington Nationals with Bullpen Advantage

The Cincinnati Reds have emerged victorious in six out of their last eight games, contrasting with the Washington Nationals who have experienced defeat in six out of their last seven matchups. This trend positions Cincinnati favorably due to their proficiency in facing right-handed pitchers, a strength they will leverage against Lord in what appears to be a bullpen-intensive game. With Lord conceding five runs across two starts this season and Washington possessing one of the weaker bullpens in the league, they will encounter challenges in containing the Reds' offense. Conversely, Washington's offensive output may be limited as they have struggled against right-handers, a weakness Burns of the Reds has effectively exploited by allowing only three runs in his last two starts. Given Cincinnati's bullpen superiority, it is likely that they will impede Washington's offensive production. A prudent choice would be to back Cincinnati on the money line.

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