Game Preview: Cincinnati Reds Look to Win Series Against Blue Jays
The Reds are 61-65.
Greg Kuffner | 10 Hours Ago
Aug 10, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Martinez (28) pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports / Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
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The Cincinnati Reds (61-65) fell to the Toronto Blue Jays (59-67) 10-3 on Tuesday night.
With the series on the line, the Reds will turn to their hottest pitcher at the moment, Nick Martinez. The right-hander will make his ninth start of the season and is 6-6 with a 3.25 ERA.
Martinez hasn’t walked a batter in 24.0 innings, the longest streak by a Cincinnati pitcher since Dan Straily (26.1/3 innings) in 2016.
Martinez gave up three runs on eight hits over six innings in a 7-1 loss against the Kansas City Royals in his last start.
Yariel Rodriguez will get the start for Toronto. The 27-year-old is 1-5 with a 3.93 ERA on the seaason.
Rodriguez gave up four runs on four hits in a 6-5 loss against the Chicago Cubs in his last start. The Blue Jays have lost four straight games started by the right-hander.
The series finale between the Reds and Blue Jays will get underway at 7:07 ET.
News and Notes
Alexis Diaz has converted 17 straight saves. Ty France has reached safely in six straight games. Jonathan India has reached safely in six straight games. Tyler Stephenson has a six-game hitting streak. The Reds are 3-14 in rubbers games this season.
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