June 8 MLB Cincinnati vs. ChicagoC Overseas Baseball Analysis Sports Analysis
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The Cincinnati Reds, who have succeeded in five consecutive wins thanks to an explosive lineup, have Nick Lodolo (5 wins, 2 losses, 3.11 ERA) aiming for his sixth win of the season.
Lodolo, who won with 6 innings and 2 runs in an away game against the Cubs on the 3rd, continues to show a solid performance in his recent two games. He has a strong record with 2 wins and an ERA of 2.45 in night games and a good confidence level against the Cubs. In the previous day's game, the Cincinnati lineup, which scored 8 runs including Elly De La Cruz's 3-run home run, dominated the Cubs' pitching staff, showing no signs of fatigue after the consecutive wins. The bullpen, which erased 2.1 innings, is pleased with the revival of Alexis Diaz.
The Chicago Cubs, who suffered a come-from-behind loss due to unstable pitching, send Justin Steele (0 wins, 2 losses, 4.10 ERA) to the mound, aiming for his first win of the season.
Steele, who struggled with 5 runs in 5 innings against the Cincinnati Reds in a home game on the 2nd, showed poor pitching despite Seiya Suzuki's error. Given his tendency to struggle continuously against teams he has previously had trouble with, he is likely to struggle in this away game as well. The Cubs' batting lineup, which scored 4 runs with two 2-run home runs against Hunter Greene in the previous game, was completely blocked in the last 3 innings. Seiya Suzuki, who hit a 2-run home run against Greene, is notable for his consistent performance. The bullpen, which crumbled with 3 runs in 2.1 innings, faces a challenging road ahead to reach closer Hector Neris.
From a pitching perspective, although Greene didn't achieve revenge, from the team's standpoint, they had a very pleasing comeback victory. It is a significant strength that the lineup is not suffering from the post-win fatigue. In this game, despite both teams' lefty ace pitchers, the Cubs are still struggling against left-handed pitchers, while Cincinnati has been hitting well against them recently, which could be a decisive factor. The Cincinnati Reds, superior in overall strength, are closer to victory.
Predicted score: Cincinnati 7-3 victory
Handicap: Cincinnati victory
Under/Over: Over