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(MLB) Cincinnati vs. Tampa Bay,
Money Line: -134.00 Tampa Bay (Home)
Result: Win
Money Line: -134.00 Tampa Bay (Home)
Result: Win
The set-up: The Reds opened the new week on an overall nine-game losing streak, as well as a nine-game road losing streak. They put an end to both streaks with Monday's 7-3 win at Tampa Bay. Scooter Gennett homered for the second day in a row, driving in five runs in that span to give him 19 RBIs over the last 11 games. Joey Votto had an 11-game hitting streak halted Sunday but rebounded with a three-hit game in the series opener to boost his batting average to a season-high .310. The 37-36 Rays fell to 3-10 all-time against the Reds (their worst record against any team) and a loss on Tuesday would leave them back at .500, which has been a familiar place for Tampa Bay in 2017. The Rays have had a .500 record, 19 times so far this season.
The pitching matchup: Amir Garrett (3-5 & 6.91 ERA) takes the mound for the Reds and Alex Cobb (5-5 & 4.17 ERA) for the Rays. Garrett is a rookie left-hander who started well, posting a 1.83 ERA over his first three starts of 2017. He came through with a much-needed solid performance at San Diego last Wednesday, striking out eight in six innings while allowing just two runs (he settled for a no-decision as the Dodgers won 4-2). Still, Garrett, owns a 9.77 ERA over his last eight starts (with just one win). He had a short stint on the DL and in his three starts since returning, has allowed 12 ERs on 16 hits over just 9 2/3 innings (11.17 ERA!). Cobb got pounded in Seattle back on June 3 (allowed a career-worst nine hits and 14 runs) but has rebounded with back-to-back quality starts.
The pick. Garrett is a mess, although the good news for the Reds is that he's a lefty and the Rays are just 8-16 against left-handers this season, the second worst in the American League. That said, I don't want any part of Garrett. As for Cobb, eliminate his drubbing at Seattle (see above) and his ERA is 3.43 on the season. It's a solid 3.27 at Tropicana Field, where he also owns a 1.09 WHIP and is holding opponents to a .230 batting average. He pitched well in his only career start against Cincinnati, winning a 1-0 duel in 2014, holding the Reds to four hits and no walks. Make the Rays a 10* play.
The pitching matchup: Amir Garrett (3-5 & 6.91 ERA) takes the mound for the Reds and Alex Cobb (5-5 & 4.17 ERA) for the Rays. Garrett is a rookie left-hander who started well, posting a 1.83 ERA over his first three starts of 2017. He came through with a much-needed solid performance at San Diego last Wednesday, striking out eight in six innings while allowing just two runs (he settled for a no-decision as the Dodgers won 4-2). Still, Garrett, owns a 9.77 ERA over his last eight starts (with just one win). He had a short stint on the DL and in his three starts since returning, has allowed 12 ERs on 16 hits over just 9 2/3 innings (11.17 ERA!). Cobb got pounded in Seattle back on June 3 (allowed a career-worst nine hits and 14 runs) but has rebounded with back-to-back quality starts.
The pick. Garrett is a mess, although the good news for the Reds is that he's a lefty and the Rays are just 8-16 against left-handers this season, the second worst in the American League. That said, I don't want any part of Garrett. As for Cobb, eliminate his drubbing at Seattle (see above) and his ERA is 3.43 on the season. It's a solid 3.27 at Tropicana Field, where he also owns a 1.09 WHIP and is holding opponents to a .230 batting average. He pitched well in his only career start against Cincinnati, winning a 1-0 duel in 2014, holding the Reds to four hits and no walks. Make the Rays a 10* play.
