Game Preview: Cincinnati Reds Look to Win Series Against Blue Jays
![Aug 10, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Martinez (28) pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports Aug 10, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Martinez (28) pitches against the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3075,h_1729,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/inside_the_reds/01j5v5bpj7vk8sxawmqd.jpg)
The Cincinnati Reds (61-65) fell to the Toronto Blue Jays (59-67) 10-3 on Tuesday night.
With the series on the line, the Reds will turn to their hottest pitcher at the moment, Nick Martinez. The right-hander will make his ninth start of the season and is 6-6 with a 3.25 ERA.
Martinez hasn’t walked a batter in 24.0 innings, the longest streak by a Cincinnati pitcher since Dan Straily (26.1/3 innings) in 2016.
Martinez gave up three runs on eight hits over six innings in a 7-1 loss against the Kansas City Royals in his last start.
Yariel Rodriguez will get the start for Toronto. The 27-year-old is 1-5 with a 3.93 ERA on the seaason.
Rodriguez gave up four runs on four hits in a 6-5 loss against the Chicago Cubs in his last start. The Blue Jays have lost four straight games started by the right-hander.
The series finale between the Reds and Blue Jays will get underway at 7:07 ET.
News and Notes
- Alexis Diaz has converted 17 straight saves.
- Ty France has reached safely in six straight games.
- Jonathan India has reached safely in six straight games.
- Tyler Stephenson has a six-game hitting streak.
- The Reds are 3-14 in rubbers games this season.
Nick Martinez takes the mound for the series finale.
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