The Pittsburgh Pirates are heading into this contest on a nine-game losing streak following an 11-6 loss to the Cincinnati Reds Monday night. Here they'll face Reds righty Tanner Roark (6-6, 3.95 ERA) who is 2-0 in his last six starts and has allowed just four runs with 11 Ks through 10 innings in his last two starts. The Pirates counter with right-hander Joe Musgrove (7-9, 4.29 ERA) who surrendered six runs (five earned on seven hits (three homers) in five innings of a 6-3 loss to the Cardinals last time out.

The Reds have won five of seven to position themselves only 6 1/2 games out of the division and NL wild-card races. They'll be well motivated and look good to keep the momentum going against a reeling Pirates side.

Additionally, I also expect this game to stay under the posted total. Note that the under is 7-2 in the Pirates last 9 road games vs. a right-handed starter and 7-3 in Roark's last 10 home starts.

8* play on UNDER.