surging cincinnati reds They will have a chance to regain the top spot in the National League Central when they play a three-game series against leading Milwaukee on Monday.
Right-hander Colin Rea (5-4, 4.64 ERA) started brewery,and celebrity Against right-hander Graham Ashcraft (5-7, 5.77)
Cincinnati has won five in a row, chasing the score within halftime. brewery.Milwaukee has won two of three games at home against Milwaukee celebrity Headed into the All-Star Game with a three-game sweep of Cincinnati in the second half
“We know what we’re facing,” celebrity manager David Bell said. “They have a good team, but there’s no question our players want the opportunity. They want to be in the moment, they want to play against the best team. They try to put us in a situation where these games are important.
this celebrity With homers from rookies Elie Dela Cruz and Nick Senzel, the team swept Arizona 7-3 Sunday to complete three
Milwaukee lost 4-2 to visiting Atlanta in a series between the division leaders on Sunday when Ozzie Albies hit a three-run homer off Elvis Peguero in the eighth inning to end the game brewery 28 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings in the bullpen
“It’s a big number. They’re a big reason why we’re where we are today.” brewery manager Craig Counsell said. “The load we have to point out, we give them a one-point lead and score two, whatever happens the rest of the game, that probably doesn’t win you many games.
this breweryIn their previous seven series, they were 6-0-1, falling to 9-35 when scoring three points or fewer and 46-10 when scoring at least four points.
Ashcraft, who is making his sixth start since returning from injury, appears to be back on track after a rough patch. He went 2-0 with a 2.00 ERA in his first six starts, then went 1-6 with a 12.82 ERA in his next eight. In his last four starts, he’s 2-1 with a 1.82 ERA.
Ashcraft is 0-4 with an 8.03 ERA in five career starts against Milwaukee, including a 0-2 season with 11 ERA allowed in 10 innings.
Milwaukee is 10-6 to start with Rea, who was drafted in mid-April to bolster the team. brewery‘ Injury-ridden rotation
In his last start, Rhea allowed three runs and two earned runs in five innings but was unable to make a decision in a 5-3 win over Philadelphia.
Rhea is 4-0 with a 6.20 ERA in five career games, four of which are against celebrity.He’s 1-0 in two starts this season with a 7.45 ERA, giving up 8 ERA in 9 2/3 innings
this brewery In the seventh, second baseman Brice Turang caused a panic when he collided with second-inning right fielder Sal Frelick on a shallow fly out.
“We tried to get out, we got out and went to the next inning,” Turang said. “I’m glad he’s okay, I’m glad I’m okay.”
Counsell said both players will likely play on Monday.
“They obviously kept playing,” Counsell said. “They’re a little sore, so I’d say we’re optimistic about tomorrow, but we’ll definitely check them out tomorrow.”
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