Cincinnati at Pittsburgh

The Cincinnati Reds and the Pittsburgh Pirates are separated by just one game in the standings. Both teams are in a steep rebuild and will be lucky to avoid 100 losses. Pittsburgh enters this series after snapping a three-game losing streak by beating Boston 8-2. The Reds completed a dismal homestand at 2-4 and now must take to the road. The Reds' last road trip ended in an opponent sweep where they were out-scored 21-5. The Reds turn to Bryce Wilson to start vs. Pittsburgh, but he is 0-2 in two career starts vs. the Reds. It's tough to get behind this Reds team that is struggling on the road and are posted as a slight favorite. This is just the third time all year they have been favored on the road, the last coming on May 14th, a loss to the Pirates. Make the play on Pittsburgh.