The set-up: This series features a couple of lop-sided mis-matches on the mound, and there's no doubt that this is one of them. The visitors hand the ball to Brett Kennedy, while the home side goes with Anthony DeSclafani.

The pitchers: Kennedy is so far 1-2 with a 5.76 ERA. The rookie has struggled for the most part in his limited time and he stays in the starting rotation out of necessity. Note that he's 0-1 with a 9.00 ERA on the road.

DeSclafani is 7-4 with a 4.37 ERA. He comes in off consecutive strong outings. DeSclafani has looked better as the season has progressed and he also sports a sharp 1.19 WHIP.

The pick: Additionally note that DeSclafani is 4-2 with a respectable 4.14 ERA at home. And take it for what you will as well, but the Reds are 7-2 in their last nine night National League home games in which they are a favorite in the -125 to -200 range. I expect DeSclafani to come in focused on the task at hand. Lay the price, play on the Reds.