Twins vs Jays: Key Bats Step Up

0:00It's April 10th. You're listening to MLB News Today, AI-powered baseball coverage. I'm Cory with the story. The Cincinnati Reds, sitting at eight wins and five losses in second place in the National League Central, host the Los Angeles Angels, who are six, and seven in the American League West for a three-game series starting Friday at 6.45 pm, Eastern in Cincinnati. It's the first time these teams clash this season. On the mound, the Angels send Jack Cochanoets, one in zero, with the 4.66 earned run average against the Reds Chase Burns, also one end, zero, but shining with a 0.82 ERA and 16 strikeouts. Sportsbooks have the Reds' heavy favorites at minus 190, Angels plus 157, with the over under and nine runs. Both squads have been inconsistent lately. The Reds are six and four over their last ten, batting just two ten, but holding a solid 3.54 team ERA while only outscored by eight.

1:03Total. The Angels sit four and six in that span, hitting a week 184 with a 4.40 ERA, getting outscored by 16. Standouts include Red's third baseman, South Steward, with four homers in a 727 slugging mark, plus Ellie De La Cruz, heating up recently. For the Angels, Zach Nito has four bombs and Joe Adele adding recent pop. But injuries are piling up. Reds missing guys like Hunter Green on the 60-day elbow list, Angels dealing with Anthony Randon out long-term on the HIP in a bunch more arm sideline. Expect fireworks with both teams packing power, Reds 12th and homers overall, and Angels 2nd in the AL. This series could shake up early standings. Tune in and see who grabs the edge.