Frankie Montas vs George Kirby
The historics of this series hasn’t been kind to the Cincinnati Reds, the Seattle Mariners own the all time matchup at 16-5 against the Reds. Ladies & gentleman, that’s a 72.6% winning percentage against our ole Redlegs. I think it’s time to right the ship.
Cincinnati Reds’ frontliner Frankie Montas will look to bounce back tonight against the Mariners, who employ Dominic Canzone who owns a team best .795 OPS against RHP so far in 2024…which is…not great. The Mariners as a team have not been too pretty thus far offensively. Shocked to see that the Reds aren’t a favorite. Frankie Montas has been dominant against the Mariners throughout his career (primarily with the A’s) – the M’s have a team slashline of .198/.258/.359/.617 with 17 BBs compared to 79 Ks in 12 games. Frankie will look to continue that dominance tonight.
Seattle Mariners’ George Kirby will start tonight; and he has got absolutely wrecked so far in 2024. He’s worth -0.5 brWAR thus far through 3 starts and has only K’d 13 in 14.1 IP and is good for a 8.16 ERA. He’s not walking a lot of guys, teams have just been on him early so far. Make no mistake, George Kirby is one of the brightest arms in the game and what his stats show tonight is not who he truly is. He’s been VERY tough on righties, but lefties have punished him thus far.
Who is gonna have to have a big game…
The Reds will rely on their left handed bats to get them started tonight. Jake Fraley, Will Benson, Elly, and Jeimer Candelario will have to carry the bulk of it. Take a Fraley XBH. I like that best.
Cowboy and Sadak and the call, play ball!
