The Cincinnati Reds (17-21) are on the road to face the Miami Marlins (19-20) at loanDepot park on Saturday. The Reds took Friday’s series opener 7-4.
Ian Gibaut threw 1.1 scoreless innings out of the bullpen to get the win, and Alexis Diaz earned his eighth save with a scoreless ninth.
Jake Fraley was 2 for 4 with two home runs, three runs, and four RBIs in the win. Spencer Steer added two doubles and two RBIs. Jazz Chisholm Jr. went 2 for 5 with a solo home run for the Marlins.
ON THE MOUND
Levi Stoudt (0-1, 15.75 ERA) is slated to take the mound for Cincinnati. The righty allowed seven runs over four innings in his last start, an 8-0 road defeat against the Rays on April 19.
He was charged with the loss, scattering nine hits while striking out three and walking one.For Miami, righty Sandy Alcantara (1-3, 4.53 ERA) gets the ball.
It’s his first appearance of the season against the Reds. Alcantara made one start against the Reds in 2022, throwing nine innings in a 3-0 home win on August 3.
He gave up six hits and walked one, while striking out three in the win. In his last start on Sunday, Alcantara took a no-decision on the road against the Cubs. He threw 8.1 innings and gave up two runs on nine hits, striking out nine, in the 5-4 win.
AT THE PLATE
Over the last five games, Cincinnati has averaged 4.8 runs a game, a small gain compared to their season average of 4.3. Against righties like Alcantara this season, the Reds have a .700 OPS.
Jonathan India is the team’s most potent producer against right-handers with a .884 OPS in 106 at-bats. Miami is averaging 4.4 runs per game in the last five, up slightly from 3.4 for the season.
The Fish have a .655 OPS against right-handers in 2023, fourth lowest in MLB. With a .974 OPS over 96 at-bats, Luis Arraez has been their best hitter against right-handers.
HOME AND AWAY
Cincinnati is 5-12 in road games in 2023, scoring 3.6 runs per game while allowing 4.4 runs. Miami has lost four in a row at home. The Fish are 10-10 at home this season, averaging 3.0 runs per game while surrendering 4.6. In the last 10 meetings at loanDepot park, Cincinnati is 6-4 with an average scoreline of 3.6-2.6.
STANDINGS UPDATE
The Reds are fourth in the NL Central, four games behind the division-leading Brewers. The Marlins are third in the NL East, six games behind the Braves.
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