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BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Diamondbacks -129, Reds +109; over/under is 9 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds play the Arizona Diamondbacks looking to end a four-game home slide.
Cincinnati is 9-10 at home and 16-18 overall. The Reds have an 8-3 record in games when they hit at least two home runs.
Arizona has a 15-20 record overall and a 6-10 record on the road. The Diamondbacks have a 12-2 record in games when they out-hit their opponents.
The matchup Tuesday is the first meeting this season between the two teams.
TOP PERFORMERS: Elly De La Cruz has seven doubles, a triple and eight home runs for the Reds. Jonathan India is 11-for-36 with a double and a home run over the last 10 games.
Christian Walker leads the Diamondbacks with seven home runs while slugging .480. Jake McCarthy is 12-for-34 with a double, a triple and four RBI over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Reds: 2-8, .169 batting average, 4.29 ERA, outscored by 20 runs
INJURIES: Reds: Alex Young: 60-Day IL (back), Frankie Montas: 15-Day IL (forearm), Tejay Antone: 60-Day IL (elbow), Matt McLain: 60-Day IL (shoulder), TJ Friedl: 10-Day IL (wrist), Ian Gibaut: 15-Day IL (forearm), Brandon Williamson: 15-Day IL (shoulder)
Diamondbacks: Merrill Kelly: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Kyle Nelson: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Miguel Castro: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Eduardo Rodriguez: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Geraldo Perdomo: 10-Day IL (right meniscus tear), Alek Thomas: 10-Day IL (hamstring), Paul Sewald: 15-Day IL (oblique), Drey Jameson: 60-Day IL (elbow)
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
