Bodog Beat

Though Cole Hamels' struggles have been a significant part of Philadelphia's rotation problems, the Phillies have to like their chances of continuing the recent mound success with their young lefthander facing the Cincinnati Reds.

Hamels looks to avoid losing his fourth straight start overall by continuing his dominance of the Reds as these clubs open a four-game series tonight in Philadelphia.

Hamels is 4-0 with a 1.25 ERA in five career starts against Cincinnati, all Phillies wins. He’s allowed 19 hits while striking out 37 over 36 innings in those games.

Johnny Cueto will try to help Cincinnati bounce back from Sunday’s 10-1 loss to St. Louis. The Reds dropped two of three in a weekend series they’d viewed as a chance to show they’re more than just a .500 team.

The -155 favored Phillies are 19-7 in their last 26 Monday games.

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