The Cincinnati Reds (20-30) kick off a three-game series on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers (33-19). The contest starts at 7:10 PM ET at Great American Ball Park.
The Dodgers will give the ball to James Paxton (5-0, 2.84 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 6 on the season, and the Reds will turn to Graham Ashcraft (3-3, 4.25 ERA).
Dodgers vs. Reds Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Friday, May 24, 2024 at 7:10 PM ET
Where: Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio
How to Watch on TV: BSOH
Probable Pitchers: James Paxton (Dodgers) – 5-0, 2.84 ERA vs Graham Ashcraft (Reds) – 3-3, 4.25 ERA
Dodgers vs. Reds Odds
Dodgers to win: -157
Reds to win: +133
Spread: Dodgers -1.5
Total: 10.5 runs
Dodgers vs. Reds Pitcher Performance
Paxton |
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Ashcraft |
8 |
GS |
9 |
5-0 |
W-L |
3-3 |
2.84 |
ERA |
4.25 |
44.1 |
IP |
48.2 |
24 |
BB |
18 |
24 |
SO |
40 |
Dodgers Probable Starting Pitcher: James Paxton
Paxton gets the start for the Dodgers, his ninth of the season. He is 5-0 with a 2.84 ERA and 24 strikeouts through 44 1/3 innings pitched.
The left-hander’s last time out came on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds, when he tossed six innings, surrendering three earned runs while allowing seven hits.
The 35-year-old has put up an ERA of 2.84, with 4.9 strikeouts per nine innings, in eight games this season. Opposing hitters have a .233 batting average against him.
Paxton is seeking his fourth straight quality start.
Paxton will look to go five or more innings for his fifth straight appearance. He’s averaging 5.5 frames per outing.
In two of his eight total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.
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Reds Probable Starting Pitcher: Graham Ashcraft
The Reds will hand the ball to Ashcraft (3-3) for his 10th start of the season.
The right-hander last pitched on Sunday, when he gave up three earned runs and allowed three hits in five innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The 26-year-old has pitched in nine games this season with an ERA of 4.25 and 7.4 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .263.
He has started nine games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in three of them.
Ashcraft has eight starts of five or more innings this season in nine chances. He averages 5.4 innings per outing.
He has made nine appearances and finished one of them without allowing an earned run.
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