Reds at Cubs 9/17/19 - MLB Picks & Predictions

By: Jim |

Last Updated: 09/16/2019 at 9:33 PM ET

The Cincinnati Reds have a rareposition in thisgame as they could be the team that derails the Cubs playoff chances. The Cubs are battling for the playoffs in this game and the wild card berth. However, the Cubs are a team that has not really been able to take control over the Reds on the year and that is one of the main reasons why the Cubs are in the hunt for the Wild Card, instead of the division lead.

The Cubs on the year have been able to rely on Kyle Schwarber  for the power hitting as he has managed to hit 36 homers. Anthony Rizzo has ended up hitting at a clip of .289 on the season so far and brought home 93 runners. Eugenio Suarez is the Reds power hitter with a total of 47 homers and 100 runners brought home. Jose Iglesias has managed to hit at a clip of .286 on the year.

Sonny Gray is the starting pitcher the Reds are putting on the mound in this game. Gray has thrown a total of 163.2 innings this season with 190 strikeouts, but has walked only 63 batters and allowed 115 hits. Gray has posted a 10-7 record and a 2.80 ERA on the season.

Yu Darvish is the starting pitcher the Cubs are putting on the mound. He has thrown a total of 163.1 innings with 204 strikeouts, but has walked a total of 55 batters while giving up 127 hits. Darvish has ended up with a 6-6 record and a 3.97 ERA.

The Reds are looking to derail the Cubs chances of making the playoffs and with Gray on the mound that is a distinct possibility. Look for the Reds to be able to come into this game here and play very good, but also have to play the small game better than the Cubs as the pitching match in this game will be one for these two teams to love. The Reds, bring home the win, though, based off of better small ball play. Final Score Prediction, Cincinnati Reds win 3-1.

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