#Reds vs. Pirates prediction: Go with surging Cincinnati

Quote of the week: Mayor Bill de Blasio on Governor Cuomo: “Hey you know what, it’s time to go. Just get the hell out of the way. In the end maybe he could close his career with one act of dignity and decency.”

Sort of like Barry Bonds calling out Lance Armstrong for cheating.

The Reds are rolling, but are they wild-card worthy? The Pirates are in Cincinnati. Pittsburgh’s Bryse Wilson (2-4, 4.42 ERA) took a hard-luck loss at Milwaukee on Aug. 2, allowing one run over five strong but receiving zero run support. The Reds’ Tyler Mahle (8-3, 3.86 ERA) was Minny-mauled by the Twinkies for four quick runs Aug. 3, but was bailed out by Cincy’s bats. Mahle has made 22 starts, losing three. Rolling with the Reds for 20 units.

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Yankees slipped by Seattle, 5-4. Mariners blew a 4-1 lead. Aaron Judge and Rougned Odor flexed, with homers off Chris Flexen. Down -815 suzukis.