The set-up: As noted in playing the Angels over the Reds last night (a 9-2 winner), that while both teams have similar records and are going nowhere (Angels are 57-74 and the Reds are 55-75), the Angels make more sense in this IL series at Anaheim. The Angels came into the series having won four of five (make that five of six after Monday's win), while Reds had lost five six (make that six of seven, now). Also, Cincy has been a disaster away from home all season, as the Reds head into Tuesday's game just 23-42 on the road in 2016.

The pitching matchup: Rookie Tim Adleman (2-1, 3.68 ERA) will get the start for the Reds in the middle game of the series, opposed by veteran Jered Weaver (9-11, 5.31 ERA). Adleman was selected in the 24th round of the June 2010 draft by the Orioles but was released in 2012. He pitched for three independent minor-league teams in two seasons as a reliever, catching the Reds attention in 2013. Cincinnati signed him that October and he's made the "bigs" at 28-years-old in 2016. He makes his seventh career start here. There was a time not too along ago that Weaver was one of the AL's most consistent, if not best, starters. However, he's battled numerous injuries the last two seasons, costing him significant velocity (he now throws a fastball that averages between 83 and 84 mph).

Weavers is no longer a quality pitcher but we've yet to determine if Adelman will stick in the majors and we know the Reds are not a quality team, particularly on the road. LAA are an 8* play.