REDS BLOG

Reds start Frazier at first for Game 1 of doubleheader

Dave Clark
dclark@cincinnati.com
Reds starting pitcher Johnny Cueto

With Joey Votto back on the disabled list, Todd Frazier gets the start at first base for the first game of today's day/night doubleheader against the Cubs.

Johnny Cueto opposes former Red Travis Wood.

Cueto hasn't faced the Cubs this season. In 19 career starts against them, he's 8-6 with a 2.91 ERA and 1.190 WHIP. He has allowed just nine home runs in 117 2/3 innings against the Cubs.

Wood hasn't faced the Reds this season. In seven career starts against the Reds, Wood is 1-4 with a 3.52 ERA and 1.043 WHIP.

The Reds' lineup for Game 1 of the doubleheader is as follows:

Hamilton CF

Frazier 1B

Phillips 2B

Bruce RF

Mesoraco C

Heisey LF

Santiago 3B

Cozart SS

Cueto P