If you look at this Reds line-up, they all hit really well against lefties. And in Great American Park they are even more lethal, one of the top teams in the league with a .348 OBS at home. They've hit 19 HRs there in 16 games. They're 12-4 at home.
The Braves are 0-6 in their last six games in Cinci, and 2-7 in their last 9 road games. And now they face Arroyo who is 3-0, 2.86 at home. Last year at home vs the Braves, he allowed only 4 hits, struck out 7, and yielded only 1 run. Meanwhile, Paul Maholm has struggled in his last three starts, with a 6.62 ERA while going 0-3.
Money stat: The Reds at home this year have won all four series openers against NL teams, winning by an average of 7 runs!
I know Brian McAnn is back for the Braves tonight and he has destroyed Arroyo in the past, but he is coming off surgery and only hit .232 last year. I'm not scared.
Overall: 11-13
Current Streak: 3-0
Starting Bankroll: $4,900
Current Bankroll: $3,878
REDS
$254 to win $227
The Braves are 0-6 in their last six games in Cinci, and 2-7 in their last 9 road games. And now they face Arroyo who is 3-0, 2.86 at home. Last year at home vs the Braves, he allowed only 4 hits, struck out 7, and yielded only 1 run. Meanwhile, Paul Maholm has struggled in his last three starts, with a 6.62 ERA while going 0-3.
Money stat: The Reds at home this year have won all four series openers against NL teams, winning by an average of 7 runs!
I know Brian McAnn is back for the Braves tonight and he has destroyed Arroyo in the past, but he is coming off surgery and only hit .232 last year. I'm not scared.
Overall: 11-13
Current Streak: 3-0
Starting Bankroll: $4,900
Current Bankroll: $3,878
REDS
$254 to win $227