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First pitch for Tuesday night’s Reds vs. Blue Jays interleague matchup is set for 7:07 PM ET from the Rogers Centre in Toronto. The Reds are 3rd in the NL Central with a record of 61-64, while the Blue Jays are 5th in the AL East at 58-67.
Carson Spiers will start for the Reds, while the Blue Jays are going with Jose Berrios. Toronto is favored on the money line, with the odds sitting at -144 compared to the Reds at +121. The over/under line is currently at 8 runs, and the game can be seen on BSOH.
Cincinnati vs. Toronto Key Information
- Teams: Reds at Blue Jays
- Where: Rogers Centre Toronto
- Date: Tuesday, August 20th
- Betting Odds TOR -144 | CIN +121 O/U 8
The Reds Can Win If…
Cincinnati is sending Carson Spiers to the mound today, and he comes in with a record of 4-4 and an ERA of 4.55. So far, he has made eight starts and 14 total appearances. In his last outing, which came out of the bullpen, Spiers went 2 2/3 innings, giving up two earned runs, four hits, and two walks. He didn’t give up a homer in that outing. Before that, he had given up a homer in three straight outings. Spiers’ ERA on the road is 6.22, compared to 3.86 at home.
Elly De La Cruz comes into the game as the Reds’ leader in home runs, but he is batting just .257 for the season. His 53 RBIs is 3rd on the team. Spencer Steer has been hot of late, going 9/29 in his last 10 games with three homers and six runs scored. For the season, he is batting just .234.
As a team, the Reds are averaging 4.4 runs per game and are 11th in home runs. Their team batting average of .230 is 21st in the league, and they are also near the bottom of the league in on-base percentage and have the 23rd most strikeouts in the league.
- The Reds are 5-5 in their last ten games.
- Over their last five games, the Reds are 2-3 vs. the run line.
- Cincinnati has an over/under record of 4-5-1 in their last ten games.
- The Reds have an average of 3.6 runs per game over their last five games.
- Across their last ten road games, the Reds are 5-5
- Looking back across the Reds last five games as the favorite, they are 2-3
- Cincinnati has gone 2-1 in their last three games as the underdog
- In their ten most recent road games, the Reds have averaged 4.6 runs per game on offense
The Blue Jays Can Win If…
José Berríos will be looking to build off his last outing, where he gave up just one earned run in seven innings of work. In that start vs. the Angels, he allowed just five hits and issued two walks. Berríos finished with five strikeouts in the outing. Looking back further, he has made 25 starts this season and has a record of 11-9. Berríos’ ERA for the season is 3.85, along with a WHIP of 1.18. The right-hander has made 15 quality starts this year and is averaging 6.98 strikeouts per nine innings. For the season, he has given up 27 homers.
So far this season, the Blue Jays are averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 23rd in the league. They have been slightly better on the road (4.3 RPG) than at home (4.0 RPG). As a team, they are batting .238, which is 17th in the league, and they have the 23rd ranked home run total in the league. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has been a bright spot for the Blue Jays, as he is batting .317 for the season and is 11th in the league with 81 RBIs. He also leads the team with 26 homers.
Over his last six games, Guerrero Jr. has three homers, but is just 6/25 during that stretch. Daulton Varsho has gone 7/22 in his last five games, including one home run. Varsho is batting just .211 for the season but is on a four-game hitting streak.
- The Blue Jays are 5-5 in their last ten games.
- Over their last five games, the Blue Jays are 4-1 vs. the run line.
- Toronto has an over/under record of 4-6 in their last ten games.
- The Blue Jays have an average of 4.0 runs per game over their last five games.
- Across their last ten home games, the Blue Jays are 5-5
- Looking back across the Blue Jays last five games as the favorite, they are 3-2
- Toronto has gone 1-2 in their last three games as the underdog
- In their ten most recent road games, the Blue Jays have averaged 4.5 runs per game on offense
Reds Close in on Historic Series Win Against Blue Jays
The Cincinnati Reds are on the verge of a significant achievement as they prepare to face the Toronto Blue Jays in the second game of their three-game series on Tuesday night. After securing a 6-3 victory in the series opener, the Reds are eyeing their first-ever road series win in Toronto—a milestone in franchise history.
Reds Eye Playoff Push After Crucial Win
Monday’s win was not just a rare victory for the Reds in Toronto—where they had lost nine of their previous 12 games—it also brought them within 5.5 games of the Atlanta Braves for the final National League wild-card spot. This victory was a much-needed boost for Cincinnati, especially after being swept by the Kansas City Royals over the weekend in a series where they were outscored 28-3.
Reflecting on the significance of the win, Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson said, “That hurt with what happened at home. But the beautiful thing in baseball is today’s a new day with new opportunities.”
Key Players Fuel Reds’ Victory
The Reds’ offense came alive in the sixth inning on Monday, with Tyler Stephenson kick-starting a four-run rally after reaching first on a passed ball despite striking out. TJ Friedl, Spencer Steer, Ty France, and Jake Fraley followed with crucial hits, driving in runs and sealing the win for Cincinnati.
Friedl, one of the key contributors, highlighted the team’s focus on staying grounded and taking things one game at a time. “You can’t do the math. Not yet,” Friedl said. “There’s still so many games left—there’s so much that can happen. It’s way too early to count. You just put your head down each day and do the best you can.”
Pitching Spotlight: Carson Spiers vs. Jose Berrios
The Reds will turn to rookie right-hander Carson Spiers (4-4, 4.55 ERA) on Tuesday, hoping to build on their momentum. Spiers, who will be making his first start against Toronto, struggled in his most recent appearance as a reliever, allowing two runs and six hits over 2 2/3 innings against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Reds will be counting on a stronger performance as they chase their first road series win in Toronto.
The Blue Jays will counter with veteran right-hander Jose Berrios (11-9, 3.85 ERA). Berrios has had a solid season and is coming off a strong performance against the Los Angeles Angels, where he allowed just one run over seven innings. However, Berrios has had his struggles against the Reds in the past, posting a 0-2 record with a 5.27 ERA in three career starts against them.
Blue Jays’ Focus on Strong Finishes
Despite being out of playoff contention, the Blue Jays are committed to finishing the season strong, particularly with their starting rotation. Manager John Schneider has emphasized the importance of managing pitch counts and innings, especially for key starters like Berrios, Kevin Gausman, and Chris Bassitt.
“We’ve talked to them,” Schneider said. “Jose was a good example in Anaheim, where he could have gone back out for the eighth inning. I figured seven strong was good. They know that every time out, they’ve got about 100 pitches or a little bit more, and it just depends on where we are in the game. They’re ready for it.”
Reds Aim for Historic Series Win
As the Reds take the field on Tuesday night, they are on the cusp of a historic achievement—a road series win in Toronto for the first time. With Carson Spiers on the mound and the offense gaining confidence, Cincinnati is poised to keep their playoff hopes alive. Meanwhile, the Blue Jays, led by Jose Berrios, will be looking to rebound and spoil the Reds’ plans.
This game promises to be a hard-fought contest with significant implications for the Reds’ postseason aspirations and the Blue Jays’ desire to end the season on a high note. Fans can expect an intense battle as both teams strive for victory.
The Lean
For an over/under pick, we are leaning towards the over, as this is projected to be the 3rd highest-scoring game of the day. As for who is going to take this one straight up, we have our lean on the Reds to pick up the win. Cincinnati’s offense is our highest projected in terms of hits, and 2nd highest in runs scored. Looking at today’s starters, we have Carson Spiers finishing with more strikeouts than José Berríos for the Blue Jays.
