The Cincinnati Reds are rolling into Dodger Stadium at 9:10 PM EDT, and while the Hollywood lights will be bright, Cincinnati’s injury-depleted lineup might need a stunt double. Missing both Ke'Bryan Hayes and Spencer Steer to the 10-day IL, the Reds and their sluggish .231 team batting average will try to scratch out runs against a Los Angeles squad currently sporting a much tidier 3.71 team ERA. If you are tuning in on MLB.TV or Reds.TV, prepare yourself for a classic contrast of styles, or at least a contrast in how often these two teams actually make contact with a baseball.
The pitching matchup offers some delightful chaos, featuring Cincinnati’s stellar Chase Burns and his shiny 15-3 record against Emmet Sheehan, who brings a much more generous 5.29 ERA to the party. Even with Burns on the bump to offset a bloated 4.68 team ERA, oddsmakers aren't buying the upset, installing the powerhouse Dodgers as -180 favorites with an over/under of 8.5 runs. Will Burns lock down the star-studded hosts, or will the Dodgers show why they own the West? Head over to StreakChat and lock in your pick before the first pitch.