4** Interleague in state battle - MLB POD
Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2014 8:12 pmINDIANS -112 4* MLB POD
The Indians have dominated this in state rivalry at home winning 10 of 11. They have the disadvantage in the starting pitchers today, but I'm looking past that as Johny Cueto has had an easy time going up against National League offenses and the Indians have every other advantage.
The Indians are 3rd in OPS vs. RHP while the Reds are 26th. The Indians bullpen is also nearly 1.5 run better in ERA for home/away splits as well has 1.5 runs per 9 in offense better. Josh Tomlin is coming into this game on extra rest and has done well as a home favorite 19-9 over his last 28 and I think he pitches well tonight not having to face some of the Reds sluggers who are still on the DL. It's a nice break for him being able to face a NL offense at the bottom of the league in production.