Mike Leake is quickly establishing himself at the major league level, and he will pitch the Cincinnati Reds past the Houston Astros Wednesday night at Minute Maid Park.
Our Wednesday night MLB selection is on the Cincinnati Reds on the road over the Houston Astros.
It's hard to imagine, but 22-year-old Mike Leake has actually been the Reds' most consistent starter so far in 2010. Originally thought to be no more than a place-holder until Aroldis Chapman is ready to emerge from the minor leagues, Leake has now firmly implanted himself into the Cincinnati rotation.
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And the right-handed rookie just won his first major league start in his last outing against the top offensive club in the majors, the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Leake has shown progressively more control in each of his three starts as he walked seven in his first outing against the Cubs, five in his next start at Pittsburgh, and then finally just a single free pass in the latest one against L.A.
What makes Leake's accomplishments this season even more impressive is the fact that he has gone straight to the majors without a single appearance in a minor league uniform.
The Reds dominated this series last season, taking 12 of 16 games from the 'Stros. Take Cincinnati.
Free Pick: Reds +110