Schule's MLB AFTERNOON EXECUTIONER - *EARLY START*
(MLB) St. Louis vs. Cincinnati, 09/12/2015 9:05 AM, Score: 1 - 5
Point Spread: 1.50 | -131.00 Cincinnati (Home)
Result: Win
This is an 8* play on the Cincinnati Reds +1.5.

The Reds host the Cardinals in a matinee at Great American Ballpark Saturday, and the home team is an underdog in this game. I like the Reds getting a bit of a cushion on the runline in what could be a close game.

Lance Lynn will toe the slab for St. Louis, and he's coming off a rough performance. Lynn (11-9, 3.12 ERA) was rocked for six runs on seven hits over just 2 1/3 innings in a home loss to the Cubs his last time out. He hasn't been that sharp in previous trips to Cincinnati, with a record of 2-2 and a 4.76 ERA in his last six starts. He's also much better under the lights than he is in day games.

The Reds hand the ball to Anthony DeSclafani, who tossed a gem against Pittsburgh his last time out. DeSclafani (8-10, 3.75 ERA) allowed one run on seven hits over 7 1/3 innings in a 3-1 home victory. He's 2-0 with a 1.38 ERA in two starts versus St. Louis this season.

Jay Bruce absolutely owns Lance Lynn, he's 14-for-28 (.500) with three home runs lifetime versus right-hander.

Take CIN.

GL,

Jesse Schule