Rhett Lowder and the Cincinnati Reds host the Milwaukee Brewers

The Cincinnati Reds host the Milwaukee Brewers at Great American Ball Park for the first game of a three-game weekend series. Rhett Lowder is scheduled to start on the mound for the Reds, while the Brewers counter with left-handed pitcher Shane Drohan. Milwaukee enters the matchup with 87 wins and an eight-game lead in the National League Central standings. The Reds hold a record of 67 wins and sit 20 games behind the Brewers in the division. For this opener, manager Terry Francona has adjusted the Reds lineup to include more right-handed batters against the lefty starter, with Carlos Jorge joining the major league roster. First pitch is scheduled for 6:10 PM ET.

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