Cincinnati Reds (12-28) vs Chicago Cubs (16-24)
Game Info: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 6:40 pm (Great American Ball Park)
Tyler Mahle (2-4) (4.60) vs Marcus Stroman (1-4) (4.88)
Betting Odds: Cincinnati Reds -105 / Chicago Cubs -125 --- Over/Under: 8 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Chicago Cubs will visit the Cincinnati Reds in the second game of their series in the National League Central matchup from Great American Ball Park on Tuesday Night. The weather is expected to be mildly humid with a 0% chance of rain and 6.9 miles per hour winds.
The Chicago Cubs are coming off of a 3 run win against the Cincinnati Reds in their last game. Happ added a three-run homer and an RBI double to to help secure the Cubs win. The series is at 1-0 in favor of the Chicago Cubs going into game two.
Drew Smyly got the start for the Chicago Cubs in this one. He has a 4.08 ERA, with 31 strikes and a 1.34 whip. He went 5 2/3 innings, allowing three runs and four hits while striking out five in the win.
Chicago Cubs right-hander, Marcus Stroman will be the starter for this one. He has a 4.88 ERA, with 28 strikes and a 1.15 whip.
The Cincinnati Reds are coming off of a 3 run loss against the Chicago Cubs in their last game. The series is at 1-0 in favor of the Chicago Cubs going into game two.
Vladimir Gutierrez got the start for the Cincinnati Reds in this one. He has a 8.70 ERA, with 24 strikes and a 1.90 whip. He pitched four innings, allowing four runs and four hits and striking out five in the loss.
Cincinnati Reds right-hander, Tyler Mahle will be the starter for this one. He has a 5.23 ERA, with 44 strikes and a 1.35 whip.
The Cincinnati Reds are 6-1 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record and are 5-2 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter. The Chicago Cubs are 3-9 in their last 12 during game 2 of a series and are 1-4 in their last 5 overall. The Chicago Cubs are also 1-4 in their last 5 Tuesday games. The Cincinnati Reds should make the necessary adjustments to help change the outcome of game 2 in this series in their favor.