August 19 02:40 MLB Cincinnati Kansas City Overseas Baseball Analysis Sports Analysis
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Cincinnati Reds, who suffered a heavy defeat due to a collapsed pitching staff, will have Andrew Abbott (10 wins, 9 losses, 3.59 ERA) aiming for his 11th win of the season. Abbott won against St. Louis in a home game on the 13th, pitching 6.2 innings and allowing only 1 run, successfully overcoming a slump that lasted about a month. Given that he tends to ride the momentum, there is a good chance to expect a strong performance in this game. The Reds' lineup struggled mightily against Wacha in the previous game, with only a solo home run by Javier Candelario against Angel Zepeda marking their single score. They have been unable to exert any power in this series, and committing 3 errors is a significant issue. The bullpen, which allowed 6 runs over 6.2 innings, misses the presence of a long reliever at times like this.
The Kansas City Royals, who achieved a three-game winning streak due to an explosive batting lineup, will have Brady Singer (8 wins, 8 losses, 3.32 ERA) aiming for his 9th win of the season. Singer faced a setback with 6 runs allowed in 5 innings during the away game against Minnesota on the 13th, marking a decline in performance during the second half of the season. Especially concerning is his recent struggles while on the road, which could be the biggest issue for this game. In the previous match, Kansas City completely overwhelmed Cincinnati's pitchers, scoring 13 runs including 2 home runs, and the success of the lower batting order significantly contributed to the victory. Dyron Blanco, batting in the 9th position, had an extraordinary day, achieving 2 home runs and 7 RBIs. The bullpen, which held up by allowing only 1 run in 3 innings, is doing its part well.
Recently, Kansas City has shown impressive hitting against left-handed pitchers. If they successfully targeted Rodolfo in the last game, they might showcase good performance against Abbott as well. In contrast, Cincinnati's lineup has been struggling in this series, and considering the characteristics of their batting lineup, targeting Singer will not be easy. The absence of Hunter Greene could negatively impact the entire team. The Kansas City Royals, being the stronger team, are closer to victory.
Predicted score: 6:4 Kansas City win
Handicap: Kansas City win
Over/Under: Over