Reds open 3-game series against Astros
TEAM STATS
HOU 6.4 R 2.8
.268 AVG .187
9 HR 6
7 SB 1
4.57 ERA 4.18
.210 OAV .233
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PLAYER NEWS
AJ Blubaugh HOU #69 - P
Blubaugh has allowed one run on two hits, striking out six without a walk, across 5.1 innings in three appearances for the Astros this season. He earned his first career hold in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Red Sox.
Jeremy Peña HOU #3 - SS
Pena (finger) could be ready to play in back-to-back games this weekend, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Nick Lodolo CIN #40 - P
Lodolo (blister) exited his minor-league rehab start with Single-A Daytona on Thursday in the third inning, Pat Brennan of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
T.J. Friedl CIN
Friedl is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Rangers.
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