Reds play the Dodgers in first of 3-game series

BOTTOM LINE: The Cincinnati Reds host the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday to open a three-game series.

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Cincinnati has a 23-43 record overall and a 12-20 record in home games. The Reds are 16-9 in games when they scored at least five runs.

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Los Angeles has a 40-25 record overall and a 20-13 record on the road. The Dodgers have the sixth-ranked team batting average in the NL at .246.

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The matchup Tuesday is the fifth meeting between these teams this season. The Dodgers have a 4-0 advantage in the season series.

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TOP PERFORMERS: Brandon Drury has 14 home runs, 18 walks and 35 RBI while hitting .263 for the Reds

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Tommy Pham is 12-for-35 with two doubles, two home runs and four RBI over the past 10 games.

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LAST 10 GAMES: Reds: 3-7, .249 batting average, 4.40 ERA, outscored by 11 run

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Dodgers: 5-5, .229 batting average, 2.76 ERA, outscored opponents by five run

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Dodgers: 5-5, .229 batting average, 2.76 ERA, outscored opponents by five run

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Los Angeles Dodgers (40-25, first in the NL West) vs. Cincinnati Reds (23-43, fifth in the NL Central)

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