The Cincinnati Reds should be feeling pretty good heading into Tuesday’s match-up with the Tampa Bay Rays. After losing starting pitcher Hunter Greene after the 3rd inning, they romped to an 8-1 victory on the backs of a fantastic performance by the bullpen. Now, they turn to another young pitcher in the hopes of taking the series from the 14-3 Rays.
Nick Lodolo comes into tonight’s game hoping to build off what has been a fantastic start to his second year in the big leagues. He has made 3 starts so far and has looked great. In 17 innings of work, he’s allowed only 4 runs on 18 hits with 6 walks against 27 strikeouts, highlighted by a 12 strikeout outing against the Philadelphia Phillies a couple weeks ago.