Guardians look to keep home win streak alive, host the Reds
Cincinnati Reds (23-21, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Cleveland Guardians (24-21, first in the AL Central) Cleveland; Friday, 7:10 p. m.
EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Andrew Abbott (2-2, 4. 47 ERA, 1. 51 WHIP, 33 strikeouts); Guardians: Tanner Bibee (0-5, 4.
17 ERA, 1. 35 WHIP, 45 strikeouts) LINE: Guardians -135, Reds +113; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Guardians host the Cincinnati Reds trying to continue a three-game home winning streak. Cleveland has a 13-9 record at home and a 24-21 record overall.
The Guardians have a 9-4 record in games when they did not give up a home run. Cincinnati is 23-21 overall and 10-10 on the road. The Reds have a 13-5 record in games when they did not allow a home run.
The matchup Friday is the first meeting this season between the two teams. TOP PERFORMERS: Brayan Rocchio has five doubles and three home runs for the Guardians. Angel Martinez is 9 for 37 with a double and two home runs over the last 10 games.