Game Preview: Reds Host Braves for Three-Game Set

The Cincinnati Reds (73-78) face the Atlanta Braves (81-69) in the first game of a three-game series Tuesday night.

Elly De La Cruz leads the Reds on offense with an OPS of .811, 65 extra-base hits, and 68 stolen bases.

The Braves are led on offense by Marcell Ozuna, with an OPS of .928 and 65 extra-base hits.

Brandon Williamson will start for the Reds on Tuesday night. The left-hander is 0-0 with a 2.08 ERA in his three games since coming off the injured list.

The Braves will turn to an "opener" and start Grant Holmes against Cincinnati. The right-hander has a 3.79 ERA over 54 2/3 innings.

First pitch between the Reds and the Braves will be at 6:40 ET.

Six-game homestand on deck❗️

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News and Notes

Elly De La Cruz leads the majors with 64 stolen bases.
60 players have appeared in at least one game for the Reds this season, fourth-most in the Major Leagues.
The Reds are 14-10 in series opener at home this season.
The Reds are 16-13 against the National League East.

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