The Cincinnati Reds (60-61) host the Kansas City Royals (66-55) in a three-game series that begins Friday night at Great American Ball Park.
The Reds are currently in second place in the NL Central, while the Royals are in third place in the AL Central.
Cincinnati’s offense is led by Elly De La Cruz. The 22-year-old shortstop has an OPS of .839, 56 extra-base hits and 59 stolen bases, which are league-leading.
Kansas City is led by superstar shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. The young shortstop has an OPS of 1.009 this season, along with 68 extra-base hits and 25 stolen bases.
Nick Martinez will get the ball for the Reds on Friday night. The right-hander has a 6-5 record and a 3.16 ERA this season. He has been dominant in his last two starts, throwing 12 scoreless innings, allowing just five hits and not walking a single batter.
The Royals will turn to former Red Michael Lorenzen. Lorenzen has a 5-6 record and a 3.79 ERA this season. He was acquired by the Royals at the trade deadline.
In his last start, he pitched 4 1/3 innings and allowed three runs on six hits in an 8-5 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.
The Reds and Royals will begin the first game of the series on Friday night at 6:40 p.m. ET.
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