Cincinnati Reds vs Detroit Tigers Prediction: Reds are expected to even things up

Game 2 of an MLB series between the Cincinnati Reds and Detroit Tigers will take place at the Great American Ball Park. Let’s preview this game and make a prediction.

Cincinnati Reds are coming off a sweep win over the New York Yankees in a road series. In the opener, they secured a 4-5 victory and also won by one run in game 2, in what ended 2-3. However, the Cincinnati Reds were brilliant in the finale, and they pulled off a 4-8 win. In the meantime, things did not go well for this side in their opener against the Detroit Tigers, as they struggled and lost by one run. Heading into this game 2, Cincinnati Reds have a 42-46 record and are seated in 4th place in the National League Central standings. 

The Detroit Tigers will hope they get things right in this game two after a solid opener win. In a game where they went in as underdogs, the Detroit Tigers pulled off a 4-5 win, which saw them a victory in a series opener since their encounter against the Chicago White Sox, where they later won two games. However, looking at this team’s prior series, they lost to the Minnesota Twins, Los Angeles Angels, and Philadelphia Phillies. The Detroit Tigers have a 40-48 record ahead of this encounter and are seated 4th in the American League Central Division. 

Like the opener, the Reds are favorites, and I expect nothing but a win from this side. However, the Detroit Tigers have shown they are not a side to write off. Regardless, this should not be an easy encounter for the Cincinnati Reds, but I feel the host has what it takes to level the series.