The Miami Marlins will be looking to head into the All Star break on a good note by completing the sweep of this three-game series with the Cincinnati Reds Sunday afternoon. Cincy the worst road team in the National League with a 14-31 record, and I think it'll struggle at Marlins Park once again.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Pitching - The Reds hand the ball to left-hander Cody Reed (0-3, 9.00 ERA), a 23 year old rookie who will make only his fifth career appearance. The Reds have lost each of his four starts in the big leagues and he allowed eight runs (four earned) on five hits and three walks in just four innings his last start. The Marlins counter with Tom Koehler (6-7, 4.40). He's done his best job home at Marlins Park this season and he's held Cincinnati scoreless in 10 career innings against the Reds.

2. The Slumping Reds - Cincinnati has dropped 13 of its last 17 games and its chances of reaching the playoffs are slim to none. I don't see why it would come out swinging now all of a sudden without the chance of going on a run with the All Star break interrupting the possible momentum.

3. X-Factor - The Marlins are 9-2 in their last 11 home games vs. a left-handed starter.

Selection: This is a play on the Miami Marlins (8*)