Reds take 8-game losing streak into matchup with the Astros
Houston Astros (16-23, fourth in the AL West) vs. Cincinnati Reds (20-19, fifth in the NL Central) Cincinnati; Saturday, 4:10 p. m.
EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Spencer Arrighetti (4-0, 1. 96 ERA, 1. 30 WHIP, 25 strikeouts); Reds: Chase Burns (3-1, 2.
20 ERA, 1. 02 WHIP, 46 strikeouts) LINE: Reds -165, Astros +139; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds take on the Houston Astros after losing eight in a row. Cincinnati is 20-19 overall and 10-9 at home.
The Reds have a 9-14 record in games when they have allowed at least one home run. Houston is 16-23 overall and 7-13 on the road. The Astros have gone 7-21 in games when they have given up a home run.
Saturday's game is the second time these teams square off this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Sal Stewart has six doubles and 10 home runs while hitting . 245 for the Reds.