Cincinnati Reds vs. Minnesota Twins – September 14, 2024

The Cincinnati Reds started the series with a win last night. Their strong 6th inning helped them clinch the game. Tonight, the Reds will look to win the series against the Minnesota Twins. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET.

Starting line-up

Starting pitchers

Nick Martinez

Nick Martinez has been somewhat inconsistent over the last month, but his last outing was one of his best of the year, when he went seven hitless innings against Atlanta and allowed two hits.

The splits for Nick Martinez aren't great when it comes to lefties and righties. Lefties are a little better against him overall, but the differences aren't huge. Where his splits are great are his home and away numbers. On the road, his ERA is 2.40 (4.36 at home) and his OPS against him is .520 (.808 at home).

Divisions

Pitch usage

Simeon Woods Richardson

The second half of the season has been a rollercoaster ride for Woods Richardson. He has struggled a bit in his final three starts, posting a 6.39 ERA and throwing just 12.2 innings, walking more batters than he struck out.

Right-handed and left-handed hitters perform similarly in terms of average and on-base percentage when compared to Woods Richardson. Differences exist in the power category: right-handed hitters show solid power when they hit, while left-handed hitters don't show much power at all when they hit.

Divisions

Pitch usage

When and where

• Playing time: 7:10 p.m. ET
• Where: Target field
• Regard: Bally Sports Ohio, MLB.tv
• Hear: 700 WLW AM (Cincinnati area)
• Forecast: 79°, cloudy, 5% chance of rain

News and information

Nick Martini to Triple-A for rehab

Today the Reds announced that Nick Martini is moving to Triple-A for rehab and joining Louisville. He had thumb surgery in July and has not played since.

Division table