No more time to fool around for the Reds, who can't keep counting upon the Mets to throw them a wild card lifeline. Cincy needs a hot streak beginning right now to have a chance at the last NL wild card, and might catch a break tonight as the Cubs hit GABP after having sewn up their playoff berth last night in Pittsburgh. A brief pause after celebrating would be no surprise. Tonight, it's up to Hunter Greene to shake off last Saturday's poor effort in Sacto vs. the A's and pitch like he did in previous starts vs. the Mets and Blue Jays, both Reds win as Greene allowed just 2 ER in 13 1/3 IP (1.35 ERA). Play Reds on Money Line
The Cubs were likely partying all night having clinched a playoff spot, and in reality they don't have a lot to play for. Chicago won't be catching Milwaukee in the Central Division and will be the NL's top WC team. I'd expect a regular or two to sit here. Cincinnati is only two games out of the final WC spot and starts ace Hunter Greene, who is 4-1 with a 1.69 ERA at home. He's countered by Colin Rea, who is 0-2 with a 10.13 ERA this year vs. Cincinnati.
Gausman (9-12) allowed seven runs (six earned) on eight hits and two walks while striking out six over four innings to take the loss versus the Brewers on Wednesday.
Suarez is not in the Reds' starting lineup against the Dodgers on Wednesday.
McLain is not in the Reds' starting lineup against the Dodgers on Wednesday.
McLain went 1-for-3 with a stolen base in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Dodgers.
Lodolo (3-4) allowed three runs on five hits, three walks and two hit batsmen while striking out six over 4.2 innings to take the loss Tuesday versus the Dodgers.
De La Cruz went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a double in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Dodgers.
Webb blew the save Tuesday against the Brewers, giving up two runs on two hits and no walks while striking out one over one inning.
Peterson allowed one run on six hits across 4.1 innings and did not factor into the decision in Tuesday's 4-3, 10-inning loss to the Brewers. He walked three and struck out four.
Ramirez is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game in Milwaukee.
Happ (knee) will start in left field and bat sixth in Tuesday's game against the Brewers.
