Reds-Nationals Preview

The Cincinnati Reds and the Washington Nationals will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Nationals Park. The Reds will give the ball to starter Johnny Cueto in this one. Righthander Cueto is 7-10 this season with a 5.02 ERA. It'll be Collin Balester toeing the rubber for the Nationals in this contest. Righthander Balester is 1-3 with a 5.13 ERA so far this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Reds listed as 125-moneyline favorites versus the Nationals, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Nationals scored eight runs late in the game to roar back and defeat the Reds 10-6 as -120 favorites on Saturday. The 16 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (9). Austin Kearns went 3-for-5 at the plate with one RBI for the Nationals. Charlie Manning threw an inning of relief to earn the win. Jay Bruce hit a two-run homer in a losing effort for the Reds, who were . Mike Lincoln gave up four runs in less than an inning of work and was tagged with the loss. Current streak: Cincinnati has lost 2 straight games. Washington has won 2 straight games. Team records: Cincinnati: 51-60 SU Washington: 40-70 SU Cincinnati most recently: When playing on Sunday are 4-6 Before playing Milwaukee are 5-5 After playing Washington are 4-6 After a loss are 3-7 Washington most recently: When playing on Sunday are 4-6 Before playing Colorado are 4-6 After playing Cincinnati are 6-4 After a win are 3-7 A few trends to consider: Cincinnati is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Washington Cincinnati is 4-8 SU in its last 12 games when playing Washington Cincinnati is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games on the road Cincinnati is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games Washington is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati Washington is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Cincinnati Washington is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Cincinnati Washington is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games at home Next up: Cincinnati home to Milwaukee, Monday, August 4 Washington at Colorado, Monday, August 4