Reds face the Twins with 1-0 series lead
Cincinnati Reds (12-8, first in the NL Central) vs. Minnesota Twins (11-9, first in the AL Central) Minneapolis; Saturday, 2:10 p. m.
EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Andrew Abbott (0-2, 5. 85 ERA, 1. 70 WHIP, 12 strikeouts); Twins: Taj Bradley (3-0, 1.
25 ERA, 1. 25 WHIP, 29 strikeouts) LINE: Twins -168, Reds +140; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds take a 1-0 advantage into the next game of the series against the Minnesota Twins. Minnesota is 11-9 overall and 7-4 in home games.
The Twins have a 0-2 record in games decided by one run. Cincinnati is 12-8 overall and 6-2 in road games. The Reds have gone 8-3 in games when they did not allow a home run.
The teams match up Saturday for the second time this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Luke Keaschall has two doubles, a home run and nine RBIs for the Twins. Byron Buxton is 13 for 42 with two doubles and three home runs over the past 10 games.