The D-backs are in Cincinnati for the next three games with both of their aces pitching, they'll look to win their first series in multiple weeks
against the San Diego Padres. Today's a travel day for the team as they are in Ohio to take on the Cincinnati Reds . Their three-game series is set to start on Tuesday. Just under a week later, and after a three-day trip to Baltimore, the D-backs will take on the Reds once again at home.centerfielder Alek Thomas and closer Paul Sewald. Getting those two players back will certainly provide a boost for the team's morale and help lead to more wins.
The Reds are 2-8 over their last 10 games and have been scuffling. They are just 9-10 at home and have a +4 run differential. The Diamondbacks are not much better as they are just 3-7 over their last 10 games. They have a +7 run differential while being just 6-10 on the road. This is a series that could catapult the D-backs to success or failure depending upon how it turns out.
The Reds' three best hitters have been scuffling to various degrees as well. Star shortstop Elly De La Cruz is hitting just .245 over his last 15 games, but does have a .822 OPS and nine stolen bases to go with 11 walks, However, he's struck out an unpalatable 20 times. Frankie Montas was signed as a free agent to the Reds in hopes of bolstering their rotation despite his injury woes the last couple of years. He started off well before struggling and getting put on the injured list due to a right forearm contusion. It's expected that he'll be activated tomorrow. He is 2-2 with a 4.19 ERA over 19.1 innings and five starts with 10 walks and 14 strikeouts.
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