Series Preview: Cincinnati Reds at Atlanta Braves with Probable Pitchers 5/5-5/8

Series Preview: Cincinnati Reds at Atlanta Braves with Probable Pitchers 5/5-5/8

Cincinnati Reds (18-17) at Atlanta Braves (15-18)

Game 1:

Date: Monday, May 5
Time: 7:15 pm EST
Broadcast: FDSNOH/FDSNSO/MLB Network

Game 2:

Date: Tuesday, May 6
Time: 7:15 PM EST
Broadcast: FDSNOH/FDSNSO

Game 3:

Date: Wednesday, May 7
Time: 7:15 PM EST
Broadcast: FDSNOH/FDSNSO/MLB Network

Game 4:

Date: Thursday, May 8
Time: 7:15 PM EST
Broadcast: FDSNOH/FDSNSO/MLB Network

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Probable Starting Pitchers

Cincinnati Reds vs. Atlanta Braves

Game 1: Brady Singer (4-1, 3.24 ERA) vs. AJ Smith-Shawver (1-2, 4.26 ERA)

Singer is 4-1 with a 3.24 ERA, a 1.08 WHIP, and a 9.7 K/9. Previously, he went six innings, giving up one run on two hits, and struck out four. Smith-Shawver is 1-2 with a 4.26 ERA, a 1.68 WHIP, and a 10.4 K/9. Previously, he went 5.1 innings, giving up two runs on four hits, and he struck out five.

Game 2: Andrew Abbott (2-0, 2.84 ERA) vs Chris Sale (1-3, 4.84 ERA)

Abbott is 2-0 with a 2.84 ERA, a 1.26 WHIP, and a 10.9 K/9. Previously, he went four innings, giving up one unearned run on three hits, and struck out three. Sale is 1-3 with a 4.84 ERA, a 1.42 WHIP, and an 11.7 K/9. Previously, he went seven innings, giving up two runs on five hits, and struck out ten.

Game 3: Hunter Greene (4-2, 2.53 ERA) vs. Grant Holmes (2-2, 4.24 ERA)

Greene is 4-2 with a 2.53 ERA, a 0.82 WHIP, and an 11.6 K/9. Previously, he went six innings, giving up one run on two hits and striking out 12. Holmes is 2-2 with a 4.24 ERA, a 1.21 WHIP, and a 9.3 K/9. Previously, he went six innings, giving up two runs on four hits, and struck out nine.

Game 4: Nick Lodolo (3-3, 3.27 ERA) vs. Spencer Schwellenbach (1-3, 3.92 ERA)

Lodolo is 3-3 with a 3.27 ERA, a 1.04 WHIP, and a 6.8 K/9. Previously, he went 5.1 innings, giving up seven runs, six earned on ten hits, and four strikeouts. Schwellenbach is 1-3 with a 3.92 ERA, a 1.11 WHIP, and an 8.1 K/9. Previously, he went 3.2 innings, giving up six runs on eight hits, and striking out four.

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Team Leaders:

Cincinnati Reds

AVG: Gavin Lux – .300
HR: Austin Hays – 5
RBI: Elly De La Cruz – 25
W: Brady Singer – 4
ERA: Hunter Greene – 2.53
K: Hunter Greene – 55

Atlanta Braves

AVG: Austin Riley – .292
HR: Austin Riley – 8
RBI: Austin Riley – 24
W: Daysbel Hernandez – 3
ERA: Spencer Schwellenbach – 3.92
K: Chris Sale 46

Next Up:

Cincinnati Reds: May 9-11 at Houston Astros
Atlanta Braves: May 9-11 at Pittsburgh Pirates

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