The Atlanta Braves (46-62) and the Cincinnati Reds (57-53) square off in Game 2 of the three-game series on Friday afternoon. In Thursday’s bout, Atlanta outmatched the Reds 12-11 in 10 innings. Bryce Elder (4-7, 6.29 ERA) gets the start for Atlanta. Brady Singer (8-8, 4.60 ERA) will take the mound for the home team.
First pitch is scheduled for 12:40 p.m. ET at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. The Reds are the -123 money-line favorites (risk $123 to win $100) in the latest Braves vs. Reds odds, while the Braves are +103 underdogs (risk $100 to win $110). The over/under for total runs scored is 9 in the latest MLB odds.
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