Game Thread #160: Brewers (76-83) at Reds (89-70)

The Reds haven't won 90 games in a season since 1999. The Brewers (2-9 against the Reds this season) haven't won less than five games against a divisional opponent in a season since 2003.

Something has to give.

Follow the jump for tonight's pitching matchup, lineup and more!

Travis Wood (3.46 ERA, 3.38 FIP) is:

• Just 23 years old, and making his 17th start in his major league debut season.
• Facing the Brewers for the second time. On July 28 he pitched the first five innings in a 10-2 Reds win, allowing both Brewer runs on five hits and striking out six.
• Pretty good in September, posting a 3.30 ERA in the month. Despite that fact, the Reds are 0-4 in his last four appearances.
• The owner of a 90.0 mph average fastball, plus a cutter, change, curve and slider (listed in order of percentage used). The fastball, cutter and change have all been above average this season.

Mark Rogers (0.00 ERA, 2.89 FIP) is:

• Making his fourth major league appearance and second start tonight.
• Coming off three hitless innings against the Marlins a week ago today, and two hitless relief appearances before that.
• The subject of this post from Jordan, with a first look at his stuff.
• Expected to throw around 75 pitches, and be followed to the mound by Jeremy Jeffress.

With KC's 100th RBI out of the way, the line-up goes back to normal:

2B Rickie Weeks
RF Corey Hart
LF Ryan Braun
1B Prince Fielder
3B Casey McGehee
CF Lorenzo Cain
SS Alcides Escobar
C Jonathan Lucroy
P Mark Rogers

And in the bullpen:

Enjoy the game!