Reds vs Rangers: Series Heats Up

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Cincinnati Reds face off against the Texas Rangers tonight in Arlington at 705 PM Eastern.

The Reds hold a one-nothing lead in this three-game series after taking the opener.

On the mound, look for Red Louder starting for Cincinnati with a 3.60 ERA and just five

strikeouts so far.

Texas counters with Kumar Rocker making his debut.

Setting lines have the Rangers as favorites at minus 142 with the Reds at plus 120.

Total runs set at 8.

Both teams sit at 4 wins and three losses early in the season, setting up a tight matchup.

Last year, Texas finished 81 and 81 overall, dominating at home with a 48 and 33 mark.

Their pitches posted a sharp 3.48 ERA and averaged 8.4 strikeouts per 9 innings.

Cincinnati ended 83 and 79, but struggled on the road at 38 and 43.

Injuries could shake things up.

For the Rangers, Cody Freeman is on the 10-day I.L. with a back issue.

Cody Bradford out 15 days were his elbow and Jordan Montgomery sidelined, 60 days with

elbow trouble.

Reds miss Caleb Ferguson for 15 days due to an oblique strain, hunter-grain 60 days for

elbow woes and Nikola Dolo, 15 days from A, finger injury.

His heats up with these arms dueling, so tune in and see who grabs game 2 momentum.