Fri Apr 18 22:10:00 UTC 2025: **Reds Begin Nine-Game Road Trip Against Struggling Orioles**

CINCINNATI, OH – The Cincinnati Reds, coming off a mixed homestand, embark on a challenging nine-game road trip, starting with a three-game series against the Baltimore Orioles. The Reds, currently under .500, began their season strong, sweeping the Pittsburgh Pirates and winning the series opener against the Seattle Mariners. However, inconsistent play led to a series loss against Seattle.

The Orioles present a unique challenge. Like Cincinnati, Baltimore has had a disappointing start to the season, hampered by injuries to key players including Gunnar Henderson and Colton Cowser. Their pitching staff, missing Grayson Rodriguez and Zach Eflin, is also struggling. While the Orioles boast considerable offensive talent, they haven’t found consistency yet, sitting at 8-10 in the competitive AL East. However, they are coming off a series win against the Cleveland Guardians.

This series could favor the Reds, as the Orioles have struggled significantly against left-handed pitching this season. Cincinnati plans to counter with left-handed starters Andrew Abbott and Nick Lodolo. The Reds’ bullpen also features several strong left-handed relievers. However, the Reds themselves have performed poorly against left-handed pitching, adding another layer of complexity to the matchup.

The series begins Friday at 7:05 PM ET with Andrew Abbott facing Cade Povich. Saturday’s game features Hunter Greene for the Reds, and Sunday’s matchup pits Nick Lodolo against Charlie Morton. All games will be broadcast on FanDuel Sports Ohio, with Sunday’s game also airing on MLB Network. Out-of-market fans can stream the FanDuel broadcast via MLB.tv.

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