The Milwaukee Brewers (6-3) travel to face off against the Cincinnati Reds (6-4) on Tuesday, April 9th. This game will be played at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati and televised on BSWI. The Reds are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Brewers are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Brewers. First pitch is set for 6:40 ET.

Brewers vs Reds

The Reds offense exploded in the last game of this series against the Brewers, scoring 10 runs in a 10-8 win. Cincinnati was able to get the job done despite being outhit by the Brewers, who finished with 12 hits compared to 10 for the Reds.

Both teams hit two home runs, but the three homers from the Reds were enough to make up for the difference in hits. Elly De La Cruz was the only Reds hitter to have a multi-homer game, going 3/4 with four runs scored. Will Benson also had a big game, going 2/3 with a home run and two runs scored.

Aaron Ashby got the start for the Brewers, but he took the loss after giving up four earned runs in 3 2/3 innings of work. Graham Ashcraft got the win for the Reds, despite giving up five earned runs on nine hits.

Joe Ross Gets The Start For The Brewers

Joe Ross and the Brewers are on the road to take on the Reds. Ross is coming off a start against the Twins in which he went 3 2/3 innings and struck out 3. He did not give up any runs but did allow 2 earned runs.

Brewers Offense Breakdown

For the Brewers, we have William Contreras as our top projected hitter in terms of total hits today, with his projection being 22nd in the league. Rhys Hoskins is our top projected home run hitter on the team and his home run projection is 10th in the league. Christian Yelich has the 2nd highest total hits projection on the team and his home run projection is 14th in the league. Willy Adames is 2nd on the team in terms of home run projections, with his odds of hitting a home run 13th in the league.

Frankie Montas Gets The Start For The Reds

Frankie Montas is getting the start for the Reds today at home against the Brewers. Montas has been solid in his first two starts of the season, picking up wins in both outings. He went 6 innings in his first start, and then went 5 2/3 in his last outing. Montas has 9 strikeouts in 11 2/3 innings and has only given up 1 home run.

Reds Offense Breakdown

For the Reds, we have Christian Encarnacion-Strand as our top projected hitter in terms of total hits and home run chances. His home run projection is 9th best in the league today. Jonathan India is 2nd in terms of total hits for the Reds, and his home run projection is 14th in the league today. Jeimer Candelario is 2nd in terms of home run chances for the Reds, and his home run projection is 13th in the league today.

Brewers vs Reds Prediction

Our prediction for today’s Brewers vs. Reds matchup is to take the Reds on the money line at -148. We have the Reds winning this one by a final score of 6-5. In terms of the over/under, we like the over, but with the line sitting at 9.5 runs, we prefer to stick with a Reds win.

Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Frankie Montas of the Reds having a better chance of picking up a win than Joe Ross of the Brewers. Montas has also given a better chance of finishing with more strikeouts than Ross.

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