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De La Cruz’s Reds Face Cardinals in Game 2 of Series

The division rival Cardinals and Reds are set to renew hostilities when they meet at Great American Ball Park.

(Photo by Getty Images) Elly De La Cruz

St. Louis (60-59) at Cincinnati (58-61)

  • When: Aug 13 2024, 6:40 PM
  • Where: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati
  • Where to watch: BSOH

Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total

St. Louis Cardinals @ Cincinnati Reds
Moneyline

St. Louis Cardinals   +114
Cincinnati Reds   -136

St. Louis Cardinals @ Cincinnati Reds
Runline

St. Louis Cardinals   1.5 (-180)
Cincinnati Reds   -1.5 (+155)

St. Louis Cardinals @ Cincinnati Reds
Total

Over   9.0 (-115)
Under   9.0 (-105)

Probable Pitchers:
St. Louis: Erick Fedde (8-5, 3.28)
Cincinnati: Hunter Greene (8-4, 2.91)

Team Stats

Cardinals   Reds
60-59 Record 58-61
29-32 Away & Home 29-30
4-6 Last 10 5-5
L2 Streak W2

Game Preview

Cincinnati’s Hunter Greene, a Cy Young contender due to a recent 24-inning scoreless streak, faces the team that handed him his last loss as the Reds aim to secure a series win against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday.

Greene (8-4, 2.90 ERA) has been stellar since his 2-0 defeat to Lance Lynn on June 30, posting a 3-0 record with a 0.92 ERA in six starts. In that game, Greene allowed just one run and struck out six over 4 2/3 innings. He also notched four scoreless outings in that stretch, including a dominant performance against the Giants on August 3.

Although his 24-inning streak ended in his last start, a no-decision against the Marlins where he gave up three runs in six innings, Greene remains confident in his abilities. “It’s days like today when I think it honestly shows if you’re a professional pitcher or not,” he said postgame.

Greene’s career record against the Cardinals is 1-4 with a 3.57 ERA.

The Cardinals, who struggled in a 6-1 loss on Monday, will counter with right-hander Erick Fedde (8-5, 3.28 ERA). Fedde, who joined St. Louis at the trade deadline from the White Sox, is 1-1 with a 5.40 ERA in his two starts for the Cardinals. He has a 6.05 ERA in four career starts against the Reds. His last outing saw him secure a win against the Rays.

In the series opener, Spencer Steer’s two homers and a career-high five RBIs led Cincinnati to a 6-1 victory. Elly De La Cruz also contributed with a homer and a double. The Reds capitalized on missed opportunities by the Cardinals, who failed to score after loading the bases twice.

St. Louis manager Oliver Marmol highlighted the missed chances: “It changes the overall vibe and momentum when you put yourself in a situation to score there and don’t.”

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MLB Parlay Picks & Predictions

Final Score: Cincinnati 5-3
The Pick: Cincinnati -136 & Under 9 (-105)
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $339

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