New York Yankees vs Cincinnati Reds
7:00 PM ET, June 20, 2011
Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
The Cincinnati Reds haven't had much success against the AL recently, and facing the surging New York Yankees likely will make it tough to end those struggles.
Having Johnny Cueto on the mound for his first interleague start this season may help.
Cincinnati hosts New York for the first time in more than eight years Monday night when the teams begin a three-game set.
Miguel Cairo's two-run homer powered the Reds (38-35) past Toronto 2-1 on Sunday to end a six-game losing streak against AL opponents dating back to last season. Reigning NL MVP Joey Votto had three hits in the victory after going 3 for 23 over his previous six games.
Cincinnati, though, has been limited to 13 runs in six interleague games this season and plated just four in the three-game series. Cairo's home run snapped a 16-inning scoreless drought.
"The thing is, we've got to figure out these American League teams," manager Dusty Baker told the team's official website.
Having Johnny Cueto on the mound for his first interleague start this season may help.
Cincinnati hosts New York for the first time in more than eight years Monday night when the teams begin a three-game set.
Miguel Cairo's two-run homer powered the Reds (38-35) past Toronto 2-1 on Sunday to end a six-game losing streak against AL opponents dating back to last season. Reigning NL MVP Joey Votto had three hits in the victory after going 3 for 23 over his previous six games.
Cincinnati, though, has been limited to 13 runs in six interleague games this season and plated just four in the three-game series. Cairo's home run snapped a 16-inning scoreless drought.
"The thing is, we've got to figure out these American League teams," manager Dusty Baker told the team's official website.
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