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The Tigers will put their MLB-best 46-26 record at home in the series-decider against the Reds, Sunday afternoon. The two squads split the first two games and won by scoring 11 runs each. In Game 2, Cincinnati surprised Detroit as starter Jack Flaherty surrendered three home runs and seven runs batted in on five base hits in 4 2/3 innings pitched.
An interesting matchup on the mound is brewing as spot starter Sawyer Gipson-Long was selected to defend home turf against the Reds' Wade Miley.
Reds vs. Tigers recent form and records
A.J. Hinch's men are coming into Game 3 with the best record in the league and the best win percentage at .639. They've compiled a superb 24-10 record in the Motor City and are the favorites to run away with the AL Central title this season.
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Cincinnati, on the other hand, is fourth in the NL Central despite its 36-35 record. What has been a confusing season for the division is continuing as four teams are now over .500, with the Reds being the hottest team at the moment, having won seven of the last 10 games.
Reds vs. Tigers odds
Money Line: CIN (+165), DET (-182)
Run Spread: CIN +1.5 (-131), DET -1.5 (+110)
Total Runs: O 8.5 (-124), U 8.5 (+105)
Reds vs. Tigers injuries
CIN injury report
- Noelvi Marte (3B): 10-day IL (oblique)
- Austin Hays (LF): 10-day IL (foot)
- Hunter Greene (SP): 15-day IL (back, groin)
- Rhett Lowder (SP): 60-day IL (forearm/oblique)
- Jeimer Candelario (3B): 10-day IL (back)
- Carson Spiers (SP): 60-day IL (shoulder)
- Tyler Callihan (LF): 60-day IL (forearm)
- Brandon Williamson (SP): 60-day IL (elbow)
DET injury report
- Reese Olson (SP): 15-day IL (finger)
- Alex Cobb (SP): 15-day IL (hip)
- Jackson Jobe (SP): 15-day IL (flexor)
- Matt Vierling (CF): 10-day IL (shoulder)
- Jose Urquidy (SP): 60-day IL (elbow)
- Alex Lange (SP): 60-day IL (lat)
- Ty Madden (SP): 60-day IL (shoulder)
Reds vs. Tigers projected lineup
CIN projected lineup
- T.J. Friedl (CF)
- Gavin Lux (DH)
- Elly De La Cruz (SS)
- Christian Encarnacion-Strand (3B)
- Tyler Stephenson (C)
- Will Benson (LF)
- Spencer Steer (1B)
- Jake Fraley (RF)
- Matt McLain (2B)
- Wade Miley (SP, 1-0 | 9.00 ERA | 2 K)
DET projected lineup
- Jahmai Jones (DH)
- Gleyber Torres (2B)
- Riley Greene (LF)
- Dillon Dingler (C)
- Spencer Torkelson (1B)
- Zack McKinstry (3B)
- Wenceel Perez (RF)
- Javier Baez (SS)
- Parker Meadows (CF)
- Sawyer Gipson-Long (SP,0-0 | 4.32 ERA | 8 K)
Reds vs. Tigers picks and game prediction
Detroit is highly favored in the series-closing game. The game is projected to be a lopsided affair as proven by the first two contests. Expect the home squad to close out an exciting series at home.
Run Line: DET -1.5 (+110)
Total Runs: O 8.5 (-124)
Prediction: DET wins, 10-1
