Tampa Bay Rays probable pitchers & starting lineups vs. Cincinnati Reds, April 17
Tampa Bay Rays probable pitchers & starting lineups vs. Cincinnati Reds, April 17
After losing two out of three against the Blue Jays this past weekend, the Tampa Bay Rays can turn their focus from going 162-0 to staying atop the American League East standings. The club's next opponent is the Cincinnati Reds, who sit at 6-9 and are in last place in the NL Central.
Rays vs. Reds, probable starting pitchers, April 17
- Left-hander Jalen Beeks will get the "start" against the Reds, functioning as an opener for the Rays. This will be the second time he's been utilized in such a role this year, and his ability to go multiple innings will be leaned on in Monday's game. 26-year-old Cooper Criswell, whose contract was just selected, will follow Beeks and be used as the bulk reliever. Criswell, a former Los Angeles Angels pitcher, had a 3.09 ERA in 11.2 innings in Triple-A this year before his promotion.
- Opposing Beeks/Criswell on the mound will be the ace of the Reds, Hunter Greene. The 23-year-old had a solid year last year, posting a 4.44 ERA and a 102 ERA+ in 24 starts. He is a huge strikeout pitcher (11.7 SO/9 last year, 14.8 this year) and needs to get his control under - well, control - in order to take his game to the next level. He is a flamethrowing righty who will put the Rays' lineup to the test to start off the series.
Tampa Bay Rays starting lineup, April 17
- 1. Yandy Díaz
- 2. 2B Brandon Lowe
- 3. LF Randy Arozarena
- 4. SS Wander Franco
- 5. DH Harlod Ramírez
- 6. 3B Isaac Paredes
- 7. RF Josh Lowe
- 8. CF Manuel Margot
- 9. C Christian Bethancourt
Cincinnati Reds starting lineup, April 17
- 1. 2B Jonathan India
- 2. LF Stuart Fairchild
- 3. 1B Wil Myers
- 4. C Tyler Stephenson
- 5. DH Kevin Newman
- 6. RF Jake Fraley
- 7. 3B Nick Senzel
- 8. SS Jose Barrero
- 9. CF TJ Friedl
What channel is the Tampa Bay Rays game on tonight?
- Game time: 6:40pm ET
- The Rays broadcast will be televised on Bally Sports Sun.
- The Reds broadcast will be televised on Bally Sports Ohio.
How do I stream the Tampa Bay Rays game tonight?
How can I listen to the Tampa Bay Rays game on the radio tonight?
- Rays fans will be able to catch the game on WDAE 620 AM / 95.3 FM (English) and WQBN/1300 AM (Spanish).
- The Reds broadcast will be on WLW 700.