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Elly De La Cruz will lead the Cincinnati Reds into a matchup with Brandon Lowe and the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday at 6:50 PM ET, in the first game of a three-game series at Tropicana Field.
Take a look at everything you need to know to watch the Rays vs. Reds competition.
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Rays vs. Reds Game Information & How to Watch
- When: Friday, July 26, 2024 at 6:50 PM ET
- Where: Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida
- TV: Watch on BSOH
- Box Score: Fox Sports
Learn more about the Tampa Bay Rays vs. the Cincinnati Reds on FOX Sports!
Rays vs. Reds Prediction
- Score Prediction: Rays 5, Reds 4
- Total Prediction: Over 7.5 runs
- Win Probabilities: Rays 50%, Reds 50%
Rays vs. Reds Head to Head
| Date | Favorite | Spread | Total | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/19/2023 | Rays | -1.5 | 10 | -271 | +223 | 8-0 TB |
| 4/18/2023 | Rays | -1.5 | 9 | -128 | +109 | 10-0 TB |
| 4/17/2023 | Rays | -1.5 | 9.5 | -152 | +130 | 8-1 CIN |
| 7/10/2022 | Rays | -1.5 | 8.5 | -137 | +116 | 10-5 CIN |
| 7/9/2022 | Rays | -1.5 | 9.5 | -150 | +128 | 5-4 CIN |
| 7/8/2022 | Rays | -1.5 | 7.5 | -177 | +151 | 2-1 CIN |
Rays Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 4.3 |
| HR | 14 |
| ERA | 2.90 |
| K/9 | 8.3 |
Rays Player Insights
- Isaac Paredes is the Rays best power hitter, hitting 16 home runs this season in addition to accumulating 55 RBI, both team highs.
- In all of Major League Baseball, Paredes is 40th in homers and 36th in RBI.
- Randy Arozarena is batting .211 with 19 doubles, 15 home runs and 45 walks.
- Arozarena is 49th in home runs and 124th in RBI among all major league hitters this year.
- Richard Palacios is hitting .242 with eight doubles, a triple, five home runs and 37 walks.
- Lowe is hitting .251 with eight doubles, two triples, 12 home runs and 23 walks.
Rays Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 21 | @ Yankees | W 6-4 | Shane Baz vs Marcus Stroman |
| July 22 | @ Yankees | L 9-1 | Zack Littell vs Carlos Rodón |
| July 23 | @ Blue Jays | W 4-2 | Shawn Armstrong vs José Berríos |
| July 24 | @ Blue Jays | L 6-3 | Zach Eflin vs Yariel Rodriguez |
| July 25 | @ Blue Jays | W 13-0 | Taj Bradley vs Chris Bassitt |
| July 26 | Reds | - | Shane Baz vs Nick Lodolo |
| July 27 | Reds | - | Zack Littell vs Andrew Abbott |
| July 28 | Reds | - | TBA vs Hunter Greene |
| July 30 | Marlins | - | Zach Eflin vs Edward Cabrera |
| July 31 | Marlins | - | Taj Bradley vs Roddery Munoz |
| August 2 | @ Astros | - | TBA vs TBA |
Learn more about this Rays vs. Reds matchup on Fox Sports.
Reds Last 10 Game Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 5-5 |
| Runs Per Game | 5.6 |
| HR | 21 |
| ERA | 4.24 |
| K/9 | 9.6 |
Reds Player Insights
- De La Cruz leads the Reds with 18 long balls.
- In all of the majors, De La Cruz is 25th in home runs and 76th in RBI.
- De La Cruz carries an 11-game hitting streak into this matchup. In his last 10 outings he is hitting .357 with four doubles, a triple, three home runs, five walks and five RBI.
- Spencer Steer has capitalized on opportunities as he leads his team with 64 RBI.
- Steer is 49th overall in homers and 18th in RBI this year.
- Jonathan India has accumulated a team-high batting average of .271.
- Jeimer Candelario is hitting .233 with 20 doubles, two triples, 16 home runs and 24 walks.
Reds Recent & Upcoming Games
| Date | Opponent | Score | Pitching Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 19 | @ Nationals | L 8-5 | Frankie Montás vs Patrick Corbin |
| July 20 | @ Nationals | L 5-4 | Nick Lodolo vs MacKenzie Gore |
| July 21 | @ Nationals | L 5-2 | Andrew Abbott vs Jake Irvin |
| July 22 | @ Braves | W 4-1 | Hunter Greene vs Reynaldo López |
| July 24 | @ Braves | W 9-4 | Frankie Montás vs Allan Winans |
| July 26 | @ Rays | - | Nick Lodolo vs Shane Baz |
| July 27 | @ Rays | - | Andrew Abbott vs Zack Littell |
| July 28 | @ Rays | - | Hunter Greene vs TBA |
| July 29 | Cubs | - | TBA vs Jameson Taillon |
| July 30 | Cubs | - | Frankie Montás vs Justin Steele |
| July 31 | Cubs | - | Nick Lodolo vs Kyle Hendricks |
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