Anthony DeSclafani (0-0, 0.00 ERA) and Sonny Gray (3-5, 5.77 ERA) are on the hill in the first of a three-game series between the Cincinnati Reds (22-38) and the Oakland Athletics (25-34) at the Great American Ball Park. The Athletics come into this series in the midst of a five-game losing streak. Action begins at 7:10 p.m. ET on Friday, Jun. 10 and can be seen on CSCA and FSOH.
This is the first start for DeSclafani this season. He pitched 184.2 innings last season, finishing 9-13 with a 4.05 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and 151 strikeoutsAdam Duvall (.268, 31 Rs, 17 HRs, 40 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one RBI. Gray went 5.0 innings, surrendering one run, striking out five and walking one in a 5-2 defeat to the Astros in his most recent start. Danny Valencia (.343, 26 Rs, 9 HRs, 22 RBIs) went 1 for 3 Wednesday with one run.
Notes
The Reds are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Athletics have a 10-21 record when opponents give up two walks or less.
When they are outhit, the Reds are 4-29. The Athletics have a 5-29 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 22nd in home runs, Oakland has hit 61 this season. Cincinnati ranks 10th with 75 home runs.
Ranking 30th, Oakland is at the bottom of the league in walks, notching 136 this season. Cincinnati ranks near the bottom at 28th with 139.
The Reds are 19-22 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Athletics are 20-17 when they hit at least one homer.
