CINCINNATI — The Reds are hoping to beat the Brewers on Sunday and avoid being swept by their division rivals. Cincinnati made a flurry of roster moves ahead of the game. They recalled Will Benson and Connor Phillips from Triple-A. They also optioned Joe La Sorsa to Louisville and Jake Fraley was designated for assignment.

Offense was sparse against the pair of lefties that were on top of their games from first pitch.

The Reds are giving Jake Fraley a chance to find more playing time. The team designated the veteran outfielder for assignment on Sunday morning after the hyperextended knee he suffered the night before checked out healthy.

Snoop Dogg performed at Great American Ball Park after Monday's Cincinnati Reds vs. Philadelphia Phillies game. He put out a post recapping his show and thanking the city of Cincinnati for having him.

Jake Fraley's playing time had decreased significantly since the Cincinnati Reds added two hitters at the trade deadline. He was DFA'd Sunday.

The Brewers (-114 on the moneyline) take the field against the Reds (-105) in an expected tight contest. The scheduled starters are Jose Quintana (10-4) for the Milwaukee Brewers, and Andrew Abbott (8-3) for the Cincinnati Reds.

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Nick Lodolo has been on the injured list since the beginning of August with a blister issue on his finger. Before Friday's gam

The Cincinnati Reds sent the burgeoning young ace of the Milwaukee Brewers to an early shower in the Bottom of the 2nd inning in Friday night’s series opener, eschewing his elite 101 mph heat and sending batter after batter to the plate hunting singles.

The Milwaukee Brewers and the Cincinnati Reds play the middle contest of a 3-game series Saturday at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.

The Milwaukee Brewers go for a series sweep and 15th straight victory overall as they take on the Cincinnati Reds on August 17. Follow along for live updates from Great American Ball Park as José Quintana (10-4,