CIN (63-85): LHP Cody Reed (0-2, 5.08)
CHC (86-61): LHP Jon Lester (15-6, 3.57)
First pitch: 7:05pmCST
Lester gave up 3 ER in 5.2 innings and lost to the Brewers on Monday. He’s 1-0 with a 3.65 in two starts against the Reds this season. Overall, they are 45-162 (.278) against him. Hamilton is 8-28 with 2 HR.
Reed, who has spent time in the bullpen, on the DL, and in AAA will be making his fifth start of the season. For their careers, these Cubs are 19-50 (.380) against him. Contreras is 4-7 with 2 HR.