The Cincinnati Reds (67-73) have a 2-0 series lead and hope to sweep the Houston Astros (75-64) on Thursday at Great American Ball Park, at 1:10 p.m. ET.

The Astros will give the nod to Hunter Brown (11-7, 3.55 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 12 on the season, and the Reds will turn to Rhett Lowder (0-1, 2.25 ERA).

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Astros vs. Reds Pitcher Matchup Info

• Date: Thursday, September 5, 2024
• Time: 1:10 p.m. ET
• TV: MLB Network
• Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
• Venue: Great American Ball Park
• Live Stream: Fubo
• Probable Pitchers: Brown – HOU (11-7, 3.55 ERA) vs Lowder – CIN (0-1, 2.25 ERA)

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Astros Probable Starting Pitcher Today: Hunter Brown

• The Astros will send Brown (11-7) to the mound for his 27th start this season.
• The right-hander gave up no earned runs in 6 2/3 innings pitched on Friday in his last outing, a matchup with the Kansas City Royals.
• The 26-year-old has pitched in 27 games this season with a 3.55 ERA and 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings with a batting average against of .243.
• He’s looking to extend his three-game quality start streak.
• Brown has 20 starts in a row of five innings or more.
• He has seven appearances with no earned runs allowed in 27 chances this season.
• Among qualified pitchers this campaign, the 26-year-old’s 3.55 ERA ranks 25th, 1.286 WHIP ranks 51st, and 9.5 K/9 ranks 15th.

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Reds Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Rhett Lowder

• Lowder (0-1) starts for the Reds, his second this season.
• The righty last appeared on Friday against the Milwaukee Brewers, when he tossed four innings, allowing one earned run while giving up two hits.
• In one game this season, he has compiled a 2.25 ERA and averages 13.5 strikeouts per nine innings while opposing batters are hitting .143 against him.

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