Royals at Reds 9/26/18 - MLB Picks & Predictions

An interleague series will finish on Wednesday evening, when the Kansas City Royals battle the Cincinnati Reds at the Great American Ball Park. Last night, Hunter Dozier led off the ninth inning with a home run to lift Kansas City to a 4-3 victory. Salvador Perez had two hits and scored twice for the Royals, who won for just the 55th time this season.

Twenty-four year old righty Heath Fillmyer (3-2 4.56 ERA) will make his 13th start of the season for the Royals. Last time out, Fillmyer allowed eight hits and two runs over seven frames during a 2-1 loss at Pittsburgh. The Cincinnati Reds have dropped four games in a row and are limping to the finish line of a forgettable season. On Tuesday, All-Star 2B Scooter Gennett tripled and scored a run in a losing effort. Dilson Herrera connected on a two run blast for the Reds, who are 26 games below .500 overall and 26 games out of first place.

Twenty-five year old southpaw Cody Reed (1-2 3.66 ERA) will make his sixth start of the year for the Reds. Last time out, Reed allowed five hits and struck out six batters during a 4-2 victory at Miami.