Game Preview: Reds Look To Avoid Sweep Against Athletics

The Reds have lost five of their last six games.

Aug 19, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Julian Aguiar (39) delivers a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports / Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

The Cincinnati Reds (63-70) surrendered a late lead and fell to the Oakland Athletics (58-75) 9-6 on Wednesday night at Great American Ball Park.

The Reds will look to avoid the sweep on Wednesday night.

Julian Aguiar will get the start for Cincinnati. The 23-year-old is 1-0 with a 3.60 ERA over two starts. In his last start, he tossed six innings and allowed just two runs on three hits while striking out four in a 10-2 Reds win.

J.T. Ginn will make his first start of the year for Oakland. The right-hander has made two appearances, both out of the bullpen, and has allowed just one run and one hit in 3 2/3 innings.

The series finale between the Athletics and Reds will get underway at 5:10 ET.

News and Notes

• Tyler Stephenson has a 12-game hitting streak.
• Santiago Espinal has a 10-game hitting streak.
• Spencer Steer has a 10-game hitting streak.
• The Reds look to avoid being swept for the seventh time this season.

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