Cincinnati Reds vs Toronto Blue Jays
The Blue Jays welcome the Reds to Toronto for a three-game series.
This year has not been kind to both the Reds and Blue Jays. These teams expected big things with so much young talent but expectations have not met reality.
Reds Preview
Cincinnati is coming off an awful series against the Royals. KC came to the Queen City and swept the red legs outscoring the home team 28-3.
August has been a month of mixed results for the Reds with a record of 8-8. On the season they stand at 60-64.
On the road, they have a record of 29-30. The Reds score an average of 4.4 runs per game on the road while allowing 3.7 runs per game.
With Hunter Greene’s injury, the Reds have called up right-handed pitcher Julian Aguiar.
5-4
3.79 ERA
116.1 IP
95 Strike Outs
1.21 WHIP
This will be Aguiar’s first major league start. Aguiar has a four-pitch arsenal (Fastball, Slider, Curve, Change-Up). For more of a breakdown, click here.
Blue Jays Preview
The Jays are back home after a six-game road trip. They went 4-2 on the road trip but only scored an average of 4.8 runs per game.
The Blue Jays are 29-35 at home this year with an overall record of 58-66. At home they score an average of 3.9 runs a game while giving up 4.9 runs a game.
The Jays will send Kevin Gausman to the mound.
11-8
4.20 ERA
139.1 IP
126 Strike Outs
1.26 WHIP
At home this year, he has not faired too well. Going 4-5 with an ERA of 5.91. August has been kind to him tho, going 2-0 with a 2.75 ERA.
Official Pick
When it comes to baseball, I tend to play the first five innings. I’m not particularly eager to get bullpens involved especially with two struggling teams.
The Official Play is U 4.5 runs F5 (-128)
The reasons for this play:
Both teams have been struggling offensively
With it being Aguiar’s first start these batters have not faced him
Gausman has been outstanding this month
The Blue Jays don’t score at home
As always gamble responsibly.
