Tuesday, April 29, 7:10 PM on CSCh, FSOH

Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio

Chicago Cubs - Jackson, E (1-2) vs. Cincinnati Reds - Cingrani, T (2-2)

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Chicago's Edwin Jackson made his first quality start of the year the last time out but it wasn't enough to earn the win for the Cubs. He looks to build on that strong showing in Tuesday night's game against Tony Cingrani (2-2) and the Reds. Cingrani has toyed with his mechanics the last couple starts but was able to secure his second win in three outings April 24th against Pittsburgh.

One of those sandwiched in losses for Cingrani came against the Cubs on April 19th. The left-hander allowed just 3 runs but was only able to go 5 innings after throwing 104 pitches. The Cubs used 4 walks and a Mike Olt HR to get the 8-4 win. Collectively Chicago has hit just 11 of 56 against Cingrani for a .196 average.

Jackson pitched into the 7th for the first time of the season in his last start for Chicago, a 2-5 loss to Arizona on April 24th. Jackson allowed only 3 runs and will look for another strong outing to bring his season ERA to under 5.00 for the for the first time since April 2nd.

Jackson earned his first win of the year on April 19th against Cincinnati. He gave up just 2 runs in 5.2 innings while fanning 5 Reds. In 2013 Jackson started only 2 games against the Reds, posting a 1-1 record with a 3.75 ERA. Cincinnati batters have faced Jackson 149 times, hitting .248 but tallying only 3 HR. Jackson is 1-0 with a 3.00 ERA in 2 career starts at the Great American Ballpark.

Chicago Cubs Betting Trends

Chicago Cubs are 12-11-1 against the Over/Under

Run Differential for Chicago Cubs is -0.5

Cincinnati Reds Betting Trends

Cincinnati Reds are 11-13-1 against the Over/Under

Run differential for Cincinnati Reds is 0.5

Injuries to Watch

Chicago Cubs

04/27/14 P Jose Veras Oblique 15-day DL (4/25)
04/24/14 CF Justin Ruggiano Hamstring 15-day DL (4/24)
03/31/14 P James McDonald Shoulder 60-day DL (2/23)
03/28/14 P Jake Arrieta Shoulder 15-day DL (3/21)
03/28/14 P Kyuji Fujikawa Elbow 15-day DL (3/21)

Cincinnati Reds

04/27/14 C Devin Mesoraco Hamstring 15-day DL (4/26)
04/09/14 P Trevor Bell Elbow 15-day DL (4/08)
04/02/14 P Brett Marshall Finger 60-day DL (3/30)
03/31/14 P Aroldis Chapman Concussion 15-day DL (3/21)
03/28/14 3B Jack Hannahan Shoulder 60-day DL (3/30)
03/28/14 P Mat Latos Knee 15-day DL (3/21)
03/28/14 2B Skip Schumaker Shoulder 15-day DL (3/22)

Josh's Pick: Take Cincinnati

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