The Cincinnati Reds (2-11) host the St. Louis Cardinals (7-3) at Great American Ball Park for a crucial NL Central division matchup. The struggling Reds enter on a nine-game losing streak after being swept in their recent road trip, while the Cardinals sit atop the division riding a two-game win streak.

Game 1 Pitching Matchup:

• Reds: Hunter Greene (1-1, 4.35 ERA, 13 Ks)
• Cardinals: Steven Matz (1-1, coming off 5.2 shutout innings vs Brewers)

Key Stats:

• Cardinals rank 2nd in win percentage, HRs per game, and RBIs per game
• Reds rank last in multiple offensive categories including slugging percentage
• St. Louis: +20 run differential (5th in MLB)
• Cincinnati: Last in walks allowed and opponent WHIP

Betting Trends:

• Cardinals: 4-1 ATS in last 5 games, 4-2 ATS in away games
• Reds: 0-5 ATS in last 5 games
• Both teams: OVER in 2 of last 5 games

Series Outlook: The Cardinals are heavily favored to win the series against a struggling Reds team that has shown little offensive production and inconsistent pitching. While Cincinnati could potentially steal a game, St. Louis's superior performance on both sides of the ball makes them clear favorites.

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