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MLB : ATS Matchup
Friday 5/22/2015Line$ LineOU LineScore
CINCINNATI  LEAKE )
 
CLEVELAND  CARRASCO )
+1.5  -135

-1.5  +115
+165

-175

7un
 
3
Final
7

CINCINNATI (18 - 22) at CLEVELAND (17 - 23)
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Friday, 5/22/2015 7:05 PM
MIKE LEAKE (R) vs. CARLOS CARRASCO (R)
Board OpeningLatest
 LineTotalLineTotal
925CINCINNATI+125Ov 8,-110+165Ov 7,+100
926CLEVELAND-135Un 8,-110-175Un 7,-120
ADVANCED TEAM STATS
CINCINNATI - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPSLGOPSRunsAvgOBPSLGOPS
All Games18-22-4.218-183.80.2380.3070.3910.6984.50.2510.3140.4090.723
Road Games9-13-3.49-123.80.2460.3090.3800.6894.10.2490.3150.3970.711
vs Right-handed Starters14-16-2.412-153.80.2320.3050.3820.6874.40.2510.3090.4040.712
Past 7 Games2-5-3.44-23.10.2420.3060.3980.7046.30.2980.3460.4650.811
Grass Games18-22-4.218-183.80.2380.3070.3910.6984.50.2510.3140.4090.723
Night Games15-13+2.614-123.90.2410.3090.3960.7054.40.2440.3090.3860.696
Interleague1-4-33-23.20.2560.3440.3170.6615.20.3070.3580.4600.818
CINCINNATI - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABH2B3BHRSLGRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games3.80.2380.3074013363184010480.3911461343054327238173224
Road Games3.80.2460.30922744183207220.38081681582114625112013
Righty Starters3.80.2320.30530995231285370.3821071042293421127132818
CINCINNATI - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games5.171.42610864621069481056-67558.3%
Road Games5.291.49047.7302843428390-33175%

CLEVELAND - Current Season Performance
 Team RecordsTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsO-URunsAvgOBPSLGOPSRunsAvgOBPSLGOPS
All Games17-23-9.820-194.30.2520.3260.3960.7234.70.2600.3210.4050.725
Home Games6-12-9.213-54.40.2630.3410.3960.7366.00.2890.3470.4420.788
vs Right-handed Starters10-13-7.212-104.40.2620.3370.4130.7505.00.2720.3280.4190.747
Past 7 Games5-2+3.72-54.60.2630.3480.3940.7423.40.2280.2810.3920.673
Grass Games17-23-9.820-194.30.2520.3260.3960.7234.70.2600.3210.4050.725
Night Games12-11-0.511-124.50.2460.3220.4060.7284.00.2390.2890.3790.668
Interleague1-2-1.41-22.00.2420.3300.3740.7043.30.2060.2360.2940.530
CLEVELAND - Team Hitting and Fielding Statistics
Team BattingTeam BattingTeam Fielding
 RunsAVGOBPGABH2B3BHRSLGRBIBBSOSBLOBGIDPERRDPOSB
All Games4.30.2520.326401347340765360.3961681482682529727283330
Home Games4.40.2630.34118604159402120.39679711221014411121612
Righty Starters4.40.2620.33723785206444220.41399881521617913181816
CLEVELAND - Bullpen Pitching Statistics
 ERAWHIPIPRERHHRBBSOW-LSVBSVPct.
All Games3.521.396125.4624912114541273-68466.7%
Home Games3.621.46469.7412873829631-33350%
SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
CINCINNATI - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
5/9/2015CUETO(R)@ CHI WHITE SOXNOESI(R)10-4W-1107.5 unO13110642
5/9/2015MARQUIS(R)@ CHI WHITE SOXRODON(L)2-8L1258.5 evO6601460
5/10/2015LORENZEN(R)@ CHI WHITE SOXDANKS(L)3-4L-1058.5 ovU109011130
5/11/2015LEAKE(R)ATLANTAMILLER(R)1-2L-1357.5 unU46011111
5/12/2015DESCLAFANI(R)ATLANTAFOLTYNEWICZ(R)4-3W-1358 ovU8709121
5/13/2015IGLESIAS(R)ATLANTASTULTS(L)5-1W-1307.5 unU740240
5/14/2015CUETO(R)SAN FRANCISCOLINCECUM(R)4-3W-1657 unP780750
5/15/2015MARQUIS(R)SAN FRANCISCOBUMGARNER(L)2-10L+1207.5 unO10811360
5/16/2015LEAKE(R)SAN FRANCISCOVOGELSONG(R)2-11L-1358 ovO71101650
5/17/2015DESCLAFANI(R)SAN FRANCISCOHESTON(R)8-9L+1008 evO128016122
5/19/2015CUETO(R)@ KANSAS CITYVENTURA(R)0-3L1106.5 unU440960
5/20/2015MARQUIS(R)@ KANSAS CITYGUTHRIE(R)1-7L1407.5 unO91001040
5/22/2015LEAKE(R)@ CLEVELANDCARRASCO(R) 
5/23/2015DESCLAFANI(R)@ CLEVELANDKLUBER(R) 
5/24/2015CUETO(R)@ CLEVELANDBAUER(R) 
5/25/2015MARQUIS(R)COLORADOBUTLER(R) 
5/26/2015LORENZEN(R)COLORADODE LA ROSA(L) 
5/27/2015 COLORADO  
5/29/2015 WASHINGTON  

CLEVELAND - Schedule
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateTeam StarterOpponentOpp StarterScoreW/LLineTot.O/UHLOBEHLOBE
5/8/2015BAUER(R)MINNESOTAPELFREY(R)3-9L-1659 unO7711360
5/9/2015CHEN(L)MINNESOTAHUGHES(R)4-7L-1308.5 unO131011691
5/10/2015SALAZAR(R)MINNESOTAMAY(R)8-2W-1708 unO1380221
5/12/2015CARRASCO(R)ST LOUISLYNN(R)3-8L-1357.5 ovO91021380
5/13/2015KLUBER(R)ST LOUISLACKEY(R)2-0W-1357 unU7130120
5/14/2015BAUER(R)ST LOUISWACHA(R)1-2L+1007.5 unU890760
5/15/2015CHEN(L)@ TEXASRODRIGUEZ(L)8-3W1209.5 unO12729100
5/16/2015SALAZAR(R)@ TEXASLEWIS(R)10-8W-1409 unO141021363
5/17/2015CARRASCO(R)@ TEXASMARTINEZ(R)1-5L-1409.5 unU6101731
5/18/2015KLUBER(R)@ CHI WHITE SOXSALE(L)1-2L1307 unU450750
5/19/2015BAUER(R)@ CHI WHITE SOXQUINTANA(L)3-1W1357.5 unU991470
5/20/2015MARCUM(R)@ CHI WHITE SOXRODON(L)4-3W1558.5 evU670650
5/21/2015SALAZAR(R)@ CHI WHITE SOXDANKS(L)5-2W-1308.5 unU11111772
5/22/2015CARRASCO(R)CINCINNATILEAKE(R) 
5/23/2015KLUBER(R)CINCINNATIDESCLAFANI(R) 
5/24/2015BAUER(R)CINCINNATICUETO(R) 
5/25/2015MARCUM(R)TEXASKLEIN(R) 
5/26/2015SALAZAR(R)TEXASRODRIGUEZ(L) 
5/27/2015 TEXAS  
5/28/2015 @ SEATTLE  
5/29/2015 @ SEATTLE  
KEY GAME INFORMATION
CINCINNATI: CINCINNATI (AP) - The rotation was Cincinnati's strength in an otherwise disappointing season last year. It's the Reds' biggest question as they try to move forward.
They're not sure what they're getting beyond 20-game-winner Johnny Cueto and Mike Leake, the only two holdovers who are healthy enough to pitch as the season begins. They've got some veteran retreads and unproven young starters trying to hold it together.
The rotation could be a work in progress well into the season.
''I know what the regular lineup looks like,'' second-year manager Bryan Price said. ''The biggest challenge is the bullpen and deciding roles and finalizing the last two starting pitchers.''
The Reds created two openings by trading Mat Latos and Alfredo Simon in the offseason. Homer Bailey hasn't fully recovered from surgery on his forearm and won't be ready until at least mid-April.
Cincinnati is counting on Anthony DeSclafani, who was acquired from Miami in the trade for Latos, to fill one of the spots. The rest of the rotation was under construction late in spring training, a sign of how much things had changed from a year ago.
''We feel we have a competitive team,'' Price said. ''This isn't a rebuilt situation. So we have to feel as confident as we can one-through-five in our rotation.''
The Reds lost 86 games last season in large part because of a subpar offense and a bullpen that finished as one of the NL's worst. They've tried to fix those two problems in the offseason through trades and free agency.
Now, a lot of it is on the starters to make it hold together during a special season in Cincinnati, which will host the All-Star Game. Some things to watch:
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CUETO'S CONTRACT
Cueto is entering the final year on his deal. The Reds have talked to him about an extension, but nothing was imminent as spring training wound down. If Cueto doesn't have an extension by midseason, the Reds would be in the position of considering a trade offer rather than letting him leave as a free agent after the season.
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VOTTO'S LEG
First baseman Joey Votto didn't play after July 5 because of strained muscles above his left knee. The 2010 National League MVP felt good in spring training. The Reds struggled to score runs last season despite playing in hitter-friendly Great American Ball Park. If Votto is back to form, the offense will get a huge boost. The question is whether he can make it through the season without getting hurt again.
''I think that I've proven when healthy that I'm a helpful part of the team,'' Votto said.
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NEEDING RELIEF
The bullpen was one of the biggest problems in the second half of the season, contributing to the Reds' collapse. They were only 1 1/2 games out in the NL Central at the All-Star break, but went 25-42 the rest of the way. The bullpen was 1-17 after the break. Closer Aroldis Chapman was dependable, but the middle of the bullpen was a huge problem. The Reds added Burke Badenhop and Kevin Gregg to try to help, and moved left-hander Tony Cingrani into a relief role during spring training.
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OUT IN LEFT FIELD
Ryan Ludwick struggled in his return from a significant shoulder injury, and nobody else excelled in left field, either, making it the biggest weakness in the lineup. The Reds got Marlon Byrd in a trade with the Phillies, hoping to finally stabilize the position. The 14-year veteran knows there's a lot at stake in how he performs.
''Yes, there is pressure and there should be,'' Byrd said. ''This is a team that wanted me. I've got to come in to fill that veteran role, the left field spot, and bring some pop to the lineup. I have to do what I've done the last two years. To do any less is just a failure on my part.''
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RUN BILLY RUN
Center fielder Billy Hamilton had an exceptional rookie season, stealing a club-record 56 bases. He wore down as the season went along, batting only .200 with 18 steals in the second half. The 6-foot, 160-pound leadoff hitter lifted weights in the offseason, trying to get stronger so he doesn't fade again.
''I'm not a power hitter, but I want to be stronger than last year,'' Hamilton said.
CLEVELAND: CLEVELAND (AP) - While their AL Central rivals jockeyed during the offseason, one trying to outdo the other to improve their chances of winning a World Series title, the Indians watched.
That was the plan.
No, they didn't make any blockbuster trades, sign a big-name, big-ticket free agent or overhaul their roster with new faces. The Indians, who somehow stayed in contention last season until the waning days of September, didn't feel the need to make radical changes. It wasn't necessary.
The pieces are in place for Cleveland to have a special 2015 season.
''The team knows it,'' said second baseman Jason Kipnis. ''We got two winning seasons in a row. We had an 85-win season when we had about three guys playing good. The possibilities are there, the potential is there. That whole last year we never had more than a seven-game winning streak, never really got hot.
''We got the same corps. Same group of guys. We kind of want another chance at this again - and we're getting another chance.''
The Indians return virtually the same team that went 85-77 last season, finishing third behind division champion Detroit and wild-card winner Kansas City, which ended a postseason drought dating to 1985, won the pennant and pushed San Francisco to seven games in the World Series.
Watching the Royals inspired the Indians. And as he prepares for his third season in Cleveland, manager Terry Francona senses a different drive in his players.
They're hungry.
''Our veteran guys are trying to get better,'' he said. ''Our younger guys are excited to prove what they can do. I didn't see anybody just kind of go home and want to kind of keep the status quo. We're all excited about that.''
Francona said they're upping expectations both on performance and results.
''They're kind of at a stage where they're embracing trying to see if we can go up against some of these teams and, not only maybe hold our own, but maybe do a little more than that,'' Francona said.
There's no denying Francona's magical touch. The man who helped end Boston's supposed baseball curse, who got the Indians to the postseason in 2013, has an uncanny ability to convince players buy in to his program and get them to believe they can overcome any obstacles: injuries, payroll, low expectations, the Tigers lineup.
This spring, Francona didn't have to sell the Indians, who haven't won a World Series since 1948, on the idea they can compete. They already know that. Now it's a matter of taking the next step.
''When guys believe they can do it, and then they start to do it, then you see the confidence take over and guys take off, and you can accomplish a lot,'' he said. ''That's part of the fun of the season, to see how good you can get. I'd rather enjoy, as much as we can, the journey.''
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KLUBER UBER ALLES
All Corey Kluber did in his first major-league season was win 18 games, re-write some record books, dominate almost every time he pitched and win the AL Cy Young.
The 28-year-old could do it again.
Seemingly programmed because of his consistent performances and composed demeanor, Kluber gives the Indians a long-needed and legitimate No. 1 starter capable of winning every time he gets the ball. He scares opponents and makes his teammates better.
The Indians have discussed a long-term contract extension for the right-hander, who isn't even eligible for arbitration.
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YOUR TABLE, MR. BRANTLEY
Michael Brantley just might be baseball's most unassuming star, and he plans to keep it that way. The 27-year-old's breakout 2014 season - he batted .327 with 20 homers, 97 RBIs and a third-place finish in MVP voting - was followed by obligatory can-he-do-it-again questions.
Francona thinks Brantley might be poised for bigger things. The spotlight will find Brantley, but he's not craving it.
''He's so consistent at a high level that I don't see that going away,'' he said. ''He's so confident in what he's doing that I think he enjoys playing the game and the other things that come with it, I think he could take it or leave it. He has a really good understanding of who he is.''
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BETTER BE BETTER
For the Indians to get where they want, Kipnis (.240), CF Michael Bourn (106 games) and DH Nick Swisher (offseason knee surgeries) need to bounce back and produce more than they did in `14.
No position player is more important than Kipnis, a 2013 All-Star who was injured most of last season.
''He can affect the game so many ways - steal a base, get a bunt down, hit a ball in the gap,'' Francona said.
PREVIEW
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PA SPORTSTICKER NL PREVIEW (CINCINNATI-CLEVELAND) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

*Reds-Indians Preview* ======================

By JORDAN GARRETSON STATS Writer

Cincinnati (18-22) at Cleveland (17-23), 7:10 p.m. EDT

The Cincinnati Reds have been baseball's worst team with runners in scoring position, and they're trending in the wrong direction during their longest losing streak of the season.

They're hoping some of their top hitters can draw on past success against the Cleveland Indians as they rekindle the Battle of Ohio on Friday night at Progressive Field.

Cincinnati (18-22) has been outscored 40-13 while losing five straight, and Wednesday's 7-1 defeat at Kansas City dropped it a season-worst four games below .500.

The Reds, batting a big league-worst .189 with runners in scoring position this year, are 10 for 73 (.137) in those situations during a 3-8 stretch. They haven't had a lead during the five-game skid and trailed by the second inning in each defeat.

"We've got to find a will to get back into a game when we get down," said Brandon Phillips, batting a team-leading .314. "It comes down to expectations. It's easy to say that it's early, but one day we're going to come in here and it won't be. We've got to play better baseball."

Zack Cozart and Marlon Byrd are each 2 for 20 during the losing streak while Joey Votto is 4 for 20 and hasn't driven in a run in six games. All three have had success versus Cleveland, however.

Votto has eight homers and 18 RBIs in his last 17 meetings, though injury kept him out for last year's meetings. Byrd is 15 for 35 with 12 RBIs in his last nine against the Indians but hasn't faced them since 2012. While Cozart has hit .405 in 11 career matchups, Phillips is a lifetime .350 hitter versus Cleveland.

The Reds need Mike Leake (2-2, 3.62 ERA) to bounce back from one of the worst outings of his career. He gave up a personal-worst nine runs and 11 hits - including three homers - over five innings in Saturday's 11-2 loss to San Francisco. The right-hander had given up one run in his previous 22 innings.

Leake is 1-0 with a 3.28 ERA in four matchups with Cleveland.

This interleague rivalry has been extremely competitive, with the Indians holding a 45-44 advantage. Though Cleveland won nine more games last year, the Reds won three of four meetings. The Indians had won 10 straight at home in the series before a 9-2 loss Aug. 5.

Cleveland (17-23) comes into this one with much better vibes after a 5-2 road trip, though it needs to improve upon a 6-12 home start.

"You've got to start somewhere, and we have a long way to go but we're playing better baseball," manager Terry Francona said. "Hopefully, that will continue for the rest of the season."

The Indians scored four runs in the first inning of Thursday's 5-2 win over the Chicago White Sox with Mike Aviles and Nick Swisher both homering. Aviles is batting .406 over his last nine games.

Carlos Santana was 0 for 4 after missing four games with back spasms.

Carlos Carrasco (4-4, 4.98) comes off the fourth complete game of his career, though it wasn't overly impressive in a 5-1 loss at Texas on Sunday. He's received three runs of support over his four losses.

Like his team, Carrasco has struggled at home, going 1-2 with a 7.11 ERA in three outings. He's given up seven runs over 10 innings in two career starts versus Cincinnati.

Votto is 2 for 3 off Carrasco with a home run and a double.


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