Heading into Friday night’s matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers, eight games had passed since the Cincinnati Reds had won a game and beat the over/under. Even with five backups in the lineup Friday, the Reds scored eight runs, broke a three-game losing streak and took the first game of the series in Milwaukee.
Suddenly, Cincinnati is a half-game back of the playoffs.
Here is what you need to know heading into game two of the series.
The line: Brewers (-110), per Bet MGM
Over/under: 9 (-110)
Probable starters: Anthony Desclafani (0.