Cincinnati Reds at Cleveland Guardians by Tony T.
Game Summary
Cleveland has the stronger starting-pitching edge with Williams bringing a high strikeout rate and better overall profile. Cincinnati needs Singer to keep the ball in the park and work ahead in counts.
The Pick
Cleveland is batting .213 against right-handed starters with a .343 slugging percentage. Reds are in good recent hitting form. Williams in his past five starts has an ERA of 4.68. Reds are 9-2 on the road facing an AL team with a .330 or lower OBP with a +8.8-unit return. Cleveland is 2-3 at home against winning teams with a -2.1-unit loss. Play Cincinnati +145.