Reds at Tigers 8/1/20 - MLB Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 08/01/2020 at 11:19 AM ET

The Saturday MLB schedule will get underway with an interleague clash between the Cincinnati Reds and the Detroit Tigers from Comerica Park. Last night, Cincinnati managed just three hits and struck out eight times during a 7-2 road loss against Detroit. SP Luis Castillo (0-1) was charged with five runs in six innings and took the loss for the Reds, who fell to 2-5 on the season.

All-Star righty Trevor Bauer (0-0 1.42 ERA) will make his second start of the season for the Reds. Last time out, Bauer struck out 13 batters and gave up just one run across six plus innings of a 3-2 home loss versus Detroit.

The Detroit Tigers were expected to occupy the cellar in the AL Central Division, but have won five of their first eight games. On Friday, Detroit SP Spencer Turnbull (1-0) allowed two runs over six solid innings to earn the victory. C Austin Romine drove in a pair of runs and scored twice for the Tigers on the night.

The Tigers will give the nod to twenty-seven year old righty Michael Fulmer (0-0 13.50 ERA) on Saturday. In his first start, Fulmer was tagged for runs and recorded just eight outs during a 14-6 home loss versus Kansas City.

Cincinnati SP Wade Miley has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a groin injury. Through seven games, Cincinnati ranks 4th in OPS and 4th in runs scored. Detroit features an offense that ranks 14th in OPS and 13th in runs scored. Take the Reds to secure a much needed road victory behind Bauer. Final Score Prediction, Cincinnati Reds 6-3.

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