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We’re about to finish strong. The regular season has less than a month left, and the stakes are getting higher for some clubs as time runs out. The Cincinnati Reds are one such team.
The Reds’ surprising rise to the division’s top spot was propelled by a slew of promising young players. However, roster fluctuations have led to them falling out of postseason contention.
They are just a half game out of the third wild card slot heading into tonight’s game, so every game from here on out is crucial. Tonight’s game features a pair of teams that have recently found offensive success: the Reds and the St. Louis Cardinals. Have the Cardinals ever played spoiler? Or will the Reds continue their push toward the postseason?
Despite their recent problems, the Cardinals’ lineup has remained among the best in terms of contact metrics, so their offensive surge should not have come as a surprise. They have an abundance of real talent, allowing them to rank in the top 10 in barrel rate, hard hit rate, and average exit velocity.
While the team’s recent failures have been easy to attribute to the pitcher, tonight’s opponent, Andrew Abbott, will present a significant challenge. Abbott stormed through the minors this year, only to keep his momentum going in the majors.
The Reds, on the other hand, are practically the polar opposite when it comes to scoring runs. In terms of barrel percentage, hard hit percentage, and average exit velocity, Cincinnati is among the worst teams in the league. Tonight’s matchup favors the Reds and could be the deciding factor in the game.
Drew Rom, like Kyle Wright, is a lefty rookie who will play the Reds. However, unlike his opponent in this encounter, Rom has not had much success at the major league level.
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St. Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati Reds Game Information
- Date: 09/08/2023
- Time: 06:40 PM ET
- Location: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio.
- How to Watch: Cardinals vs Reds MLB.TV
- Live Stream: MLB.TV
