Game Preview: Cincinnati Reds Look to Avoid Sweep Against Milwaukee Brewers
![Aug 6, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo (40) pitches against the Miami Marlins in the first inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports Aug 6, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo (40) pitches against the Miami Marlins in the first inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_8319,h_4679,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/inside_the_reds/01j4zxczdqhdah1x9m8z.jpg)
The Cincinnati Reds (56-61) fell 1-0 to the Milwaukee Brewers (67-49) on Saturday night.
The Reds turn to left-hander Nick Lodolo on Sunday in hopes of avoiding a sweep. Lodolo has had a strong year for the Reds, but has struggled of late. He is 9-4 with a 3.93 ERA on the season, but is 1-2 with a 5.97 ERA over his last seven starts.
In his last start, he tossed six innings, allowing two runs and striking out seven in a 8-2 win against the Miami Marlins.
The Reds and Brewers will face off in the series finale on Sunday at 2:10 ET. Check out the lineup below:
Nick Lodolo takes the mound for the series finale.
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