Reds vs. Pirates Probable Starting Pitchers – June 18

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The Cincinnati Reds (34-38) look to end a stretch of three losses as they match up against the Pittsburgh Pirates (35-37) on Tuesday at 6:40 PM ET.

The probable pitchers are Nick Lodolo (7-2) for the Reds and Bailey Falter (3-4) for the Pirates.

Reds vs. Pirates Pitcher Matchup and Game Info

  • When: Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:40 PM ET
  • Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • How to Watch on TV: BSOH
  • Probable Pitchers: Lodolo – CIN (7-2, 2.93 ERA) vs Falter – PIT (3-4, 3.86 ERA)
  • Reds vs. Pirates Odds

  • Reds to win: -127
  • Pirates to win: +107
  • Spread: Reds -1.5
  • Total: 8 runs
  • Reds vs. Pirates Pitcher Performance

    Lodolo Falter
    10 GS 13
    7-2 W-L 3-4
    2.93 ERA 3.86
    58.1 IP 72.1
    15 BB 19
    62 SO 49

    Reds Probable Starting Pitcher: Nick Lodolo

  • Lodolo gets the start for the Reds, his 11th of the season. He is 7-2 with a 2.93 ERA and 62 strikeouts in 58 1/3 innings pitched.
  • In his last time out on Wednesday, the left-hander went six innings against the Cleveland Guardians, giving up two earned runs while surrendering seven hits.
  • The 26-year-old has put up an ERA of 2.93, with 9.6 strikeouts per nine innings, in 10 games this season. Opponents are hitting .216 against him.
  • Lodolo is aiming for his fourth quality start in a row.
  • Lodolo is seeking his 11th straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.8 frames per appearance on the hill.
  • In one of his appearances this season he did not give up an earned run.
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    Pirates Probable Starting Pitcher: Bailey Falter

  • Falter (3-4) will take to the mound for the Pirates and make his 14th start of the season.
  • The left-hander’s last start was on Wednesday, when he tossed four innings while giving up three earned runs on eight hits in a matchup with the St. Louis Cardinals.
  • The 27-year-old has an ERA of 3.86 and 6.1 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .229 in 13 games this season.
  • He has started 13 games this season, earning a quality start (6 or more IP, 3 or fewer ER) in six of them.
  • Falter has started 13 games this season, and he’s lasted five or more innings 10 times. He averages 5.5 innings per appearance.
  • He has three appearances with no earned runs allowed in 13 chances this season.
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