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Nick Lodolo Looks to Lead Cincinnati Reds to Victory Against Kansas City Royals in Second Game of Series

On Saturday night, the Kansas City Royals and Cincinnati Reds will face off in the second game of their three-game series at Great American Ballpark. Michael Wacha is set to pitch for the Royals, while Nick Lodolo will take the mound for the Reds. The game is scheduled to start at 6:40 PM ET, with Cincinnati opening as the favored team. Wacha has an ERA of 3.5, while Lodolo has an ERA of 3.99. The betting line has Cincinnati opening as a -129 favorite and has not changed.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Royals +119 | Reds -129
• Spread: Royals -1.5 (-172) | Reds -1.5 (+154)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 56%.

Kansas City vs Cincinnati Stats

Kansas City Royals

Kansas City's Michael Wacha will be starting the second game of the series against the Reds, coming off an impressive win against the Cardinals in which he pitched seven innings allowing only two runs. Wacha has been consistent over the past three months, not allowing more than three earned runs in his last 14 appearances. With a 2.59 ERA and an 8-2 record during that stretch, the veteran pitcher has been crucial for the team. Kansas City recently earned a win over the Twins, avoiding a sweep and improving their position for the third AL wild-card berth. The team has a power ranking of 15, with a strong offense averaging 4.78 runs per game and a solid defense allowing 4.10 runs per game. They currently hold a record of 66-55 this season.

Cincinnati Reds Analysis

In the upcoming game between the Reds and the Royals, Nick Lodolo will be starting for the Reds. In his last outing, he pitched 5.1 innings, allowing three runs on three hits and three walks while striking out four. Despite a solid performance, Lodolo did not factor into the decision. His overall stats for the season include a 3.99 ERA and 111 strikeouts to 32 walks in 108.1 innings pitched. The Reds are coming off a strong win against the Cardinals, with key players like TJ Friedl and Jonathon India contributing with multiple home runs. The Reds currently have a power ranking of 7 and are ranked 14th in offense and 5th in defense. The Reds will aim to improve their record as they face the Royals, who have recently had success against them in their past matchups.

Nick Lodolo set to lead Reds on the mound in crucial series as team aims to build on recent success

Nick Lodolo is set to take the mound in the upcoming series as the Reds aim to continue their recent success. Lodolo has maintained a 3.99 ERA and an impressive 111:32 K: BB ratio throughout the season. However, his performance has seen some inconsistency, with a 5.87 ERA in his last seven starts post-injury. The Reds are coming off a strong series against the St. Louis Cardinals, highlighted by standout performances from TJ Friedl and Jonathon India. Although the team is slightly below .500, they have shown potential for a strong finish. On the other hand, Kansas City recently secured a win against the Twins to avoid a sweep. This upcoming game presents a challenge, but based on recent performance, the Reds are favored to win against Michael Wacha and the opposing team.

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