These teams opened their series Monday with the Reds winning, 7-1. Both bullpens had to go long innings in the game. Pirates starter Tyler Glasnow couldn't make it out of the second inning while Reds starter Brandon Finnegan couldn't survive the third inning.

Neither bullpen is upper echelon especially the Reds. And both carry high fatigue ratings.

I do like Pirates starter Jameson Taillon. But the Reds are going with Rookie Davis, who will be making his second big league start. He got shelled in his debut this past Thursday giving up four runs on five hits and two walks in three innings versus the Phillies. Davis' ERA is 12.00.

The Reds have scored four or more runs in four of their last five games, including seven or more runs in three of their last five. The Pirates had scored 17 runs during their three previous games until Monday's game.

Weather-wise there's an 8-to-10 mph wind blowing out to left. There's also a possibility of rain, which could mean more extended bullpen innings.

One trend to note involving scheduled home plate Mike DiMuro. The over has cashed in 10 of his last 12 games behind the plate.