By: Carsyn Crouch, Nati Sports
Cardinals’ Starting Pitcher: Lance Lynn
Lance Lynn (6-4) will be on the mound for the Cardinals, making his 22nd start of the season. The right-handed pitcher’s most recent outing was on Tuesday, July 30, where he went five innings, allowed three hits, and gave up just one earned run against the Texas Rangers.
At 37 years old, Lynn has appeared in 21 games this season with an ERA of 4.06, a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.37, and a WHIP of 1.364. In 21 starts, he has managed to pitch through or beyond the fifth inning in 14 of them, with an average of 5.1 innings pitched per game.
Reds’ Starting Pitcher: Brandon Williamson
Brandon Williamson (0-0) will take the mound for the Reds, marking his second start of the season. The left-handed pitcher’s most recent appearance was in relief on Friday, where he threw 4 2/3 innings against the New York Mets, allowing just one earned run and giving up a single hit.
This season, in his two appearances, Williamson holds a 2.25 ERA and averages 6.8 strikeouts per nine innings, with opponents hitting just .148 against him.
PREDICTION
Given the right-hander Lance Lynn’s recent form and the Cardinals’ overall performance, Williamson’s strong pitching could be the key factor. If Williamson can stifle the Cardinals’ offense and provide a solid, deep outing, combined with the Reds’ ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities, the Reds could emerge victorious.
Final Score Prediction: Reds 3, Cardinals 2
Williamson’s standout performance on the mound, paired with key hits from the Reds’ lineup, could lead to a narrow win for the Reds.
Cardinals vs. Reds Game Info 9/11/24
- Game Day: Wednesday, September 11, 2024
- Game Time: 7:45 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: BSOH
- Location: St. Louis, Missouri
- Stadium: Busch Stadium
