The Cincinnati Reds (75-80) host the Pittsburgh Pirates (72-82) at Great American Ball Park on Saturday, beginning at 1:10 p.m. ET.
The Reds will give the ball to Rhett Lowder (1-2, 1.74 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 2 on the season, and the Pirates will turn to Jared Jones (6-7, 3.85 ERA).
Reds vs. Pirates Pitcher Matchup and Game Info
When: Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 1:10 p.m. ET
Where: Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio
How to Watch on TV: SportsNet PT
Probable Pitchers: Lowder – CIN (1-2, 1.74 ERA) vs Jones – PIT (6-7, 3.85 ERA)
Reds vs. Pirates Odds
Reds to win: -121
Pirates to win: +103
Spread: Reds -1.5
Total: 9 runs
Reds vs. Pirates Pitcher Performance
Lowder |
|
Jones |
4 |
GS |
20 |
1-2 |
W-L |
6-7 |
1.74 |
ERA |
3.85 |
20.2 |
IP |
112.1 |
9 |
BB |
34 |
17 |
SO |
120 |
Reds Probable Starting Pitcher: Rhett Lowder
Lowder makes the start for the Reds, his fifth of the season. He is 1-2 with a 1.74 ERA and 17 strikeouts in 20 2/3 innings pitched.
In his last time out on Sunday, the righty went 5 1/3 innings against the Minnesota Twins, allowing three earned runs while surrendering six hits.
The 22-year-old has an ERA of 1.74, with 7.4 strikeouts per nine innings, in four games this season. Opponents are batting .227 against him.
Lowder is looking for his fourth straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.1 innings per appearance on the mound.
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Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Jared Jones
The Pirates will hand the ball to Jones (6-7) for his 21st start of the season.
The right-hander gave up two earned runs and allowed six hits in four innings pitched against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.
The 23-year-old has pitched to a 3.85 ERA this season with 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 2.7 walks per nine across 20 games.
He has 11 quality starts in 20 chances this season.
Jones has started 20 games this season, and he’s lasted five or more innings 16 times. He averages 5.6 innings per appearance.
In 20 appearances this season, he has finished three without allowing an earned run.
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