The Cleveland Guardians (3-2) face the Cincinnati Reds (2-3) in the second game of their series at Great American Ballpark on Wednesday at 12:35 pm EST. The Guardians won the series opener with a late six-run rally in the ninth inning.

Betting Odds:

• Guardians: +110 (underdogs)
• Total runs O/U: 9 (-110 both sides)

Pitching Matchup:

• Guardians: Triston McKenzie (0-1, 6.00 ERA)

• Last start: 3 IP, 2 ER, 2 H, 1 K vs Royals

• Reds: Nick Lodolo (MLB Debut)

• Minor League stats: 1.84 ERA, 68 K in 44 IP at Double-A

• Spring Training: 3 ER, 12 K in 11⅓ IP

Team Standings:

• Guardians: 2nd in AL Central (0.5 GB)
• Reds: T-3rd in NL Central (1.5 GB)

Prediction: The Reds are favored despite losing Game 1, largely due to McKenzie's shaky season debut. With two young pitchers and Great American Ballpark's hitter-friendly dimensions, expect a high-scoring affair. The Reds should bounce back to even the series, while the over looks appealing.

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