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Cubs vs. Reds: Greene's Rough Start Meets Imanaga
11 Jul
Summary
- Cubs and Reds begin a three-game series Friday evening.
- Shota Imanaga starts for the Cubs, Hunter Greene for the Reds.
- Betting odds favor the Cubs slightly in this matchup.
The Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds are commencing a weekend series at Great American Ball Park this Friday. The opening game is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET, featuring Shota Imanaga as the expected starting pitcher for the Cubs. Imanaga currently holds a 5-7 record with a 4.28 ERA.
The Reds will counter with Hunter Greene on the mound. Greene's season statistics show a 0-1 record and a 21.60 ERA. The Cubs enter this series with a strong 52-41 overall record, placing them second in the NL Central standings. The Reds, meanwhile, are fifth in the division with a 42-50 record.
Betting markets anticipate a close contest, with the Cubs listed as slight moneyline favorites at -115. The Reds are positioned as underdogs at -105. The over/under for the total runs in the game is set at 9.5.
Several players are highlighted for their performance statistics. Pete Crow-Armstrong boasts a .930 OPS, ranking seventh in MLB, with 21 home runs and 52 RBIs. Sal Stewart has contributed 19 home runs and 63 RBIs, while Elly De La Cruz has hit 14 home runs and driven in 43 runs. Nico Hoerner has maintained a .240 batting average with four home runs and 38 RBIs.
