Brandon Williamson makes his sixth career start tonight (Tuesday) when the Cincinnati Reds face the Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Game
The Martin County West graduate does not yet have a decision. His earned run average is 5.40.
In his last start on Wednesday the left-hander gave up six earned runs in 5 2/3 innings at home vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers.
He's earned one quality start and has two straight starts of five innings or more.
Williamson is averaging 7.1 strikeouts per nine innings with a batting average against of .240.
Pitching for Kansas City will be Jordan Lyles, who is making his 14th of the season. He is 0-10 with a 6.72 ERA and 55 strikeouts through 73 2/3 innings pitched.
His most recent appearance came on Wednesday against the Miami Marlins, when the right-hander tossed seven innings, surrendering five earned runs while giving up six hits.
The Reds have won three straight and are 32-35, which is 3.5 games behind Pittsburgh in the National League Central.