Both the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates are 2-1 to the under to begin the season. Based on last yearтАЩs results, one would figure to take the under today. Both games against the Reds last year that Braxton Ashcraft started were 2-1 games, and Chase Burns had his best start of the season against Pittsburgh going 6 1/3 with ten strikeouts and one run allowed. In an early season divisional game, look for the familiarity against both pitchers to benefit the bats. Take the over.
The Reds outrighted Johnson to Triple-A Louisville on Thursday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports.
Jones did not factor into the decision in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Tigers, allowing one hit and no walks while striking out five over four scoreless innings.
Williamson (5-5) took the loss Sunday against Toronto, striking out three while allowing four runs on four hits and three walks in three innings.
Griffin went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Tigers.
Montgomery earned the save in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Tigers, striking out two in a perfect ninth inning.
The Pirates optioned Sisk to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
Lowe is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Tigers.
The Pirates recalled Murdock from Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
Cruz (knee) is absent from the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Tigers.
Yates announced his retirement from Major League Baseball following Saturday's 4-3 loss to the Tigers.
