"June 10 MLB Cincinnati vs Chicago Cubs Overseas Baseball Analysis Sports Analysis"
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The Cincinnati Reds, who succeeded in winning seven consecutive games by emphasizing the concentration of their batting lineup, will face Frankie Montas (3 wins, 4 losses, 4.00 ERA) as he challenges for his 4th win of the season. Montas secured a victory with a brilliant performance, pitching 7 innings with 1 hit and no runs allowed during an away game against Colorado on the 5th. Considering it’s a home day game, achieving a Quality Start (QS) or better seems plausible. In the previous game, Cincinnati's batting lineup hit 2 home runs and scored 4 runs against Ben Brown and Jordan Wicks, but their pace appears to be faintly diminishing. The scoreless performance in 6 at-bats in scoring position possibly made the game tough. The bullpen allowed 2 runs over 4 innings, making it extremely challenging when the closer needs a rest day.
The Chicago Cubs, whose starting pitchers' disorder led to a three-game losing streak, will have Shota Imanaga (5 wins, 1 loss, 1.88 ERA) challenging for his 6th win of the season. Although Imanaga allowed 5 runs over 4.1 innings in a home game against the White Sox on the 5th, partly due to errors overlapping, he has been gradually being hit. Given that he has been very strong in day games, offering 17 scoreless innings, the game might hinge on his performance. In their previous game, the Cubs' batting lineup managed to score only 3 runs against Cincinnati's pitchers and continues to struggle against left-handed pitchers. Scoring just 1 hit in 14 attempts with runners in scoring position was a serious issue. Over 3.1 innings, Jordan Wicks allowed 1 run, effectively fulfilling the inning-eater role.
Cincinnati’s batting form is cooling off. However, the Cubs are also facing problems with continuing batting woes. Montas in a home day game and Imanaga in a day game might be evenly matched. Nevertheless, Imanaga’s recent pitching content is in question, and the Cubs’ performance on the road is still not good. The Cincinnati Reds, with their home-field advantage, are closer to securing victory.
Predicted Score: 5-4 Cincinnati victory
Handicap: Cincinnati victory
Under-Over: Over