The Cincinnati Reds will seek a three-game sweep of the Minnesota Twins during their interleague game on Thursday afternoon. Cincinnati triumphed in Tuesday’s opener with a score of 6-5 and then secured a rain-shortened win on Wednesday at 4-2. The Twins, currently struggling with a record of 36-37, have lost their previous six matches, marking a 16-25 record away from home this season. In contrast, the Reds, with a current tally of 39-35, have won four consecutive games and stand at 20-16 at home.
First pitch from Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati is scheduled for 12:40 p.m. ET. Over the past nine matchups against the Twins, Cincinnati has won six times. The Reds are the favorites at -114 money line (meaning risk $114 to win $100), with the expected total runs set at 9. Before making any decisions on bets for the Reds vs. Twins, check out SportsLine’s recommendations.
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In terms of today’s game, Nick Martinez is expected to start for Cincinnati, proving to be a solid contributor with a 3.92 ERA across 14 starts. He’s faced challenges recently but holds promise based on his record. On the other hand, Chris Paddack will be representing Minnesota on the mound, entering with a ERA of 4.30. Both teams are looking to solidify their positions, making this matchup especially crucial.
Why the Reds can win
Nick Martinez is projected to pitch for Cincinnati, having completed 80.1 innings thus far this season. He performed decently in previous outings but is coming off a loss against Detroit
Why the Twins can win
Chris Paddack, with a 4.30 ERA, is the starting pitcher for Minnesota. With prior matchups against Cincinnati, he holds a balanced record, showcasing potential for today’s game.
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