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Will the A’s road woes continue in Cincinnati?

Originally posted on Dice City Sports | By Tony Reyes | Last updated Aug 27, 2024 8:22 PM ET

What: MLB Regular Season Game
When: Tuesday, August 27
Who : Oakland Athletics vs. Cincinnati Reds
Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
Where: Great American Ballpark (Cincinnati, OH)

When the Cincinnati Reds (63-68) face off against the Oakland Athletics (56-75) tonight at 6:40 p.m. ET, Tyler Stephenson will aim to continue his impressive 10-game hitting streak.

The Reds are favored to win with a -135 moneyline, and the game will be broadca st live on BSOH from Great American Ball Park. Jakob Junis will start for Cincinnati and face Oakland’s Mitch Spence.

Oakland Athletics

The Oakland A’s recently defeated the Milwaukee Brewers, although they lost two out of three games over the weekend.

On Sunday, the team scored four runs, ultimately clinching the win. Joey Estes pitched for 5.2 innings, allowing two hits and two runs.

First of three in Cincinnati. pic.twitter.com/8nV1JQ8zw7

— Oakland A's (@Athletics) August 27, 2024

Currently, the A’s score an average of 3.99 runs per game, while their pitching concedes an average of 4.59 runs per game.

Their offense is ranked 25th in the league, while their pitching is ranked 22nd. Brent Rooker has hit 30 home runs and secured 87 RBIs this season.

Mitch Spence is expected to start for Oakland with a 7-9 record and an ERA of 4.97. In his last outing against the Tampa Bay Rays, he pitched for seven innings, allowing seven hits and four runs.

Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds’ batting struggled to score, only managing three runs against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, resulting in a one-run defeat.

Starting pitcher Nick Martinez faced challenges, lasting only three innings and conceding five hits and one run.

Homestand begins with the A's tonight.

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— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) August 27, 2024

The team will need stronger pitching in the upcoming games. The Reds average 4.46 runs per game, while their pitching has been giving up 4.24 runs per game.

Despite the team’s overall performance, individual players are shining. Elly De La Cruz, for instance, is having an impressive season.

He has hit 22 home runs and driven in 59 RBIs, making him a standout player in the league.

A’s-Reds Best Bet

Both teams seem to be struggling of late so this one seems like a true toss-up. I would lean toward the Reds simply because they have home field advantage and the A’s have struggled on the road this season.

I’d take the Reds on the moneyline in this one.

This article first appeared on Dice City Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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