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Braves vs. Reds: Atlanta Braves Struggle Amid Injuries, Turn to New Acquisition Carrasco for Boost as Reds Look to Capitalize

This article covers the opening game of a weekend series between the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds, both looking to gain momentum as they face off in the land of Skyline chili. The Braves recently closed a three-game interleague set against the Royals, while the Reds tried to avoid a sweep by the Dodgers. The Braves had previously taken three out of four meetings against the Reds earlier in the season. Stay tuned for our Braves vs. Reds prediction, provided by MLB cappers.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Braves +136 | Reds -160
• Spread: Braves +1.5 (-151) | Reds -1.5 (+126)
• Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 62%.

Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves suffered a loss in the middle game of their interleague series with the Royals, marking their sixth defeat in seven games. The Braves currently hold a 45-61 record and are in fourth place in the NL East, trailing the Mets by 16 games. They are also 13 games behind the Padres for the final wild card spot in the National League playoff picture. Despite racking up 14 hits in the latest game, Atlanta struggled with runners in scoring position and left 12 men on base. Pitcher Erick Fedde (3-11) took the loss in his Braves debut, giving up four runs over 4.2 innings. Following the game, Ronald Acuna Jr. was placed on the IL due to an Achilles injury. In the upcoming contest, Carlos Carrasco will make his Braves debut with a 2-2 record and a 5.91 ERA this season. Carrasco has a career record of 5-0 with a 3.24 ERA against the Reds, including no record with a 3.65 ERA in two starts at the Great American Ball Park.

Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds suffered their second consecutive loss to the Dodgers on Tuesday night, falling to third place in the NL Central standings. They currently sit 8.5 games behind the Brewers for the division lead and three games behind the Padres for a wild card spot. In the loss, the Reds managed only six hits, with Jake Fraley and Noelvi Marte hitting home runs. Despite a solid performance from pitcher Nick Lodolo, the Reds fell to the Dodgers with Emilio Pagan taking the loss in relief. Andrew Abbott will take the mound for the Reds in their upcoming game, boasting an impressive 8-1 record and 2.09 ERA this season. In his last three starts, Abbott has been dominant, with a 1.83 ERA and 17 strikeouts. Despite a strong performance against the Braves earlier in the season, Abbott did not factor in the decision, and will look to lead the Reds to victory in their next game at the Great American Ball Park.

Atlanta Braves Struggle Amid Injuries, Turn to New Acquisition Carrasco for Boost as Reds Look to Capitalize

The Atlanta Braves have faced challenges throughout this season, with the recent injury to Acuna Jr. further depleting their roster. This has resulted in the team falling significantly below expectations, currently sitting 16 games below .500 and 13 games behind in the race for the final wild card spot in the National League. Carrasco, previously released by the Yankees, has been called up to address the dire situation in the rotation, compounded by the absence of key players like Sale, Schwellenbach, Holmes, Smith-Shawver, and Lopez. Conversely, Abbott has quietly excelled for the Reds this season, boasting an impressive ERA just above two and nearly a strikeout per inning. Playing at home without any travel, the Reds have a favorable advantage in this matchup and are motivated to secure a win.

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