The Cleveland Guardians (43-22) aim for another win against the Cincinnati Reds (32-35) on Wednesday, June 12 at 7:10 PM ET at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds have the slightest edge, with a moneyline at -115.
The Guardians are riding a three-game win streak heading into this event. Their latest battle was a 5-4 performance over the Reds. So far, they are averaging 6.3 runs in this win streak and are allowing 2.0.
Tanner Bibee (4-1) will start on the mound. He has an ERA of 3.73 and a WHIP of 1.18. Their team ERA is 3.42, so they are in good shape either way.
The Guardians have Jose Ramirez leading them in a handful of pivotal offensive categories. These include a batting average of .271, 18 homers, and 62 RBIs. He must continue his success at the plate if they want a shot at winning.
They are averaging .240 at the plate and are taking on .229 from opposing teams. While this is not a huge gap, they still play at a solid rate here.
The Reds have lost their last two and are now 2-3 in their previous five. This includes the loss to the Chicago Cubs, which ended 4-2. In their last two games, they have scored an average of 2.5 runs and given up 4.5.
They will start Nick Lodolo (6-2) on the mound. He has a 2.92 ERA and a 0.99 WHIP. He has a slight edge over Bibee, but their team ERA is 3.90, which could hurt them here.
The Reds showcase a few different players to keep an eye on. Jonathan India leads with a .243 batting average, while Spencer Steer leads with 41 RBIs. They also have Elly De La Cruz, who lifts them with 11 home runs.
They are averaging .227 at the plate and are allowing opponents to get .239. This negative ratio might be the most significant difference in the game, which will ultimately hurt their chances. With improved starter pitching, this could be slightly different than in Game 1.
MyBookie has the latest odds for Cleveland Guardians vs. Cincinnati Reds battle. The Reds are favored to bounce back, but market analysis shows the Guardians have a 55.9 percent chance of success.
Starter pitching and recent performances at the plate put the Guardians in a favorable light. For Game 2 here, they will look at a solid chance at winning their second straight over the Reds in the finale. Consider the Guardians to complete the series sweep.
