Reds and Royals face off for series win in Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Reds host the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday at 7:10 p.m. EDT for the deciding game of their series. Both teams are seeking a victory, with the Reds holding a 31-29 overall record and the Royals at 23-38. Cincinnati's Chase Burns (7-1, 1.96 ERA) is set to pitch against Kansas City's Stephen Kolek (3-1, 3.48 ERA). Injuries are impacting both squads, with numerous players on the injured list, including Chase Burns and Elly De La Cruz for the Reds, and Kris Bubic and Maikel Garcia for the Royals. The teams have met twice previously this season, with Wednesday's game determining the series winner.

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