Game One Preview: Cincinnati Reds vs. Tampa Bay Rays

The Reds come into the series winning two straight games.

Greg Kuffner | Jul 26, 2024

Jul 14, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo (40) pitches against the Miami Marlins in the first inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports / Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

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The Cincinnati Reds (49-53) travel to Atlanta on Friday to take on the Tampa Bay Rays (52-51) in a three-game series.

The Reds are currently in fourth place in the NL Central and the Rays are currently in fourth place in the AL East.

The Reds are led on offense by 22-year-old All-Star Elly De La Cruz. De La Cruz has 46 extra-base hits to go along with his 48 stolen bases.

The Rays are led by Isaac Paredes with his .797 OPS and 36 extra-base hits.

Nick Lodolo will take the mound for game one of the series for the Reds. Lodolo is 8-3 with a 3.51 ERA on the season in 84 2/3 innings pitched. The Reds are 10-5 in games where Lodolo has started.

The Rays will turn to right-handed pitcher Shane Baz. Baz is 0-1 with a 3.95 ERA in three starts this season. He didn't allow a run in 3 1/3 innings in a 6-4 win against the New York Yankees in his last start. He did allow nine baserunners.

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Game one between the Rays and Reds will start at 6:50 ET.

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