Monday, April 6, 2015

Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati

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The Pirates are 7-1 in their last 8 during game 1 of a series and 4-1 in their last 5 games following an off day. They are 11-4 in their last 15 games vs. a right-handed starter. The under is 4-1 in the Pirates last 5 during game 1 of a series and 7-3 in their last 10 games vs. a right-handed starter.

The Reds are 7-2 in their last 9 home games and 10-3 in their last 13 home games vs. a left-handed starter. They are 5-2 in their last 7 overall. The under is 4-1 in the Reds last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter and 15-5-1 in their last 21 games following an off day.

Head-to-head, the Reds are 4-0 in Cuetos last 4 home starts vs. Pirates and 20-7 in Cuetos' last 27 starts vs. Pirates. The Pirates are 2-6 in the last 8 meetings in Cincinnati and 2-8 in Lirianos last 10 starts vs. Reds.

Injuries to Watch

Pittsburgh Pirates

04/04/15 P Brandon Cumpton Elbow out for season
04/04/15 C Chris Stewart Hamstring out indefinitely

Cincinnati Reds

04/04/15 P Homer Bailey Forearm out indefinitely
04/04/15 CF Jason Bourgeois Shoulder out indefinitely
04/04/15 P Sean Marsha Shoulder out indefinitely

Josh's Pick: Take Pittsburgh

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