Los Angeles Dodgers vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction: Both teams are inconsistent

On Sunday, Major League Baseball action will take place at Dodger Stadium, featuring a matchup between the Cincinnati Reds and the Los Angeles Dodgers. This is the last of three games that were played over the course of the weekend. The Cincinnati Reds were victorious in their season opener on Friday, despite it being a close game. The Los Angeles Angels brought things back on even by claiming a narrow victory of their own in game two.

In spite of the Los Angeles Dodgers' heroic efforts to stage a comeback throughout the game on Friday, their attempt was ultimately unsuccessful. Freddie Freeman contributed two runs scored, two RBI, and two hits to the losing cause, while Amed Rosario contributed two hits, one run scored, and one RBI. Max Muncy hit two home runs on Saturday, giving the Los Angeles Dodgers' game an unusual ending. On Sunday, the Los Angeles Dodgers will go with Michael Grove as their starting pitcher. Grove has pitched 56.2 innings, appeared in 13 games (10 starts), and has a record of 2-2 with a 6.19 earned run average and 53 strikeouts. In his most recent start, which was against the Blue Jays, Grove was credited with a no-decision despite allowing two earned runs across 4.2 innings.

On Friday, the Cincinnati Reds were able to score in each of the first two innings of the game, but they still only managed to win by a score of 6-5. Along the way, both TJ Friedl and Jake Fraley (homer) drove in two runs for the team. In the second of two games played on Saturday, the Cincinnati Reds battled back from a 2-0 deficit early in the game but ultimately came up short in a strange 3-2 loss. Kevin Newman and Spencer Steer were the only players on the team to have runs batted in. Graham Ashcraft will take the field for the Cincinnati Reds in the last game of the weekend, which will take place on Sunday. This year, Ashcraft has made 19 starts and has a record of 5-7 with a 5.64 ERA and 74 strikeouts across 99.0 innings pitched. In his most recent start, Ashraft faced the Brewers and went 5.1 innings, allowing two earned runs while receiving no decision.

The Los Angeles Angels are the home team favorite, and I'm willing to take a bet on them. In spite of this, I'm not sure which side I'd take; either way, it should be an exciting game. These days, Ashcraft is having a lot of success on the mound. Over the course of his last 17.1 innings, he has allowed five earned runs on 15 hits and eight walks. In his last two starts, Grove has been in pretty good form, allowing only three earned runs across 9.2 innings pitched. It wouldn't surprise me in the least if both of the starting players turned in solid performances in the championship game. The Cincinnati Reds were dealt a bad break on Saturday when an unusual chain of events led to a loss, despite the team's outstanding pitching effort. There is a lot of room for improvement offensively as well, and if the Los Angeles Dodgers are able to capitalize on their status as favorites at home, they should have no problem prevailing in this matchup.