Location: Great American Ball Park — Cincinnati, Ohio
First pitch is scheduled for 12:40 p.m. EDT
Weather Outlook
No direct weather report was provided in sourced previews. Given Cincinnati’s typical late‑April conditions and no weather‑related notes in pregame reports, no disruptions are expected (inference based on available reporting).
Injury Report
Colorado Rockies
McCade Brown (shoulder — 60‑Day IL)
Ryan Feltner (tricep — 15‑Day IL)
Kris Bryant (back — 60‑Day IL)
Pierson Ohl (elbow — 60‑Day IL)
Jeff Criswell (elbow — 60‑Day IL)
RJ Petit (elbow — 60‑Day IL)
Cincinnati Reds
Brandon Williamson (shoulder — day‑to‑day)
Caleb Ferguson (oblique — 15‑Day IL)
Nick Lodolo (finger — 15‑Day IL)
Eugenio Suárez (oblique — 10‑Day IL)
Hunter Greene (elbow — 60‑Day IL)
Probable Pitching Matchup
Colorado — Michael Lorenzen (2–2, 5.97 ERA, 1.85 WHIP, 19 K)
The Rockies’ staff owns a 4.19 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, and has allowed 38 HR this season. Their bullpen has a 76.9% save rate and 15 holds.
Cincinnati — Andrew Abbott (0–2, 6.59 ERA, 1.78 WHIP, 19 K)
Despite Abbott’s struggles, Cincinnati’s pitching staff ranks 4th in the NL with a 3.71 ERA (from earlier series context).
Pitching Edge: Slight lean Colorado based on starter comparison, but Cincinnati holds the stronger bullpen and overall staff metrics.
Team Records & Recent Form
Colorado Rockies (14–17)
Road: 7–11
Last 10: 6–4, .298 AVG, 4.25 ERA, +8 run differential
Offense: .249 AVG, .316 OBP, 4.0 runs/game, 28 HR, 55 doubles
Cincinnati Reds (19–11)
Home: 9–8
Last 10: 7–3, .261 AVG, 5.10 ERA, +7 run differential
Offense: .383 SLG, strong contact and power balance.
Series History
The series is tied 1–1 entering this game.
Recent results:
Apr 29: Rockies 13–2 Reds
Apr 28: Reds 7–2 Rockies
Key Player Matchups
Colorado
T.J. Rumfield: 6 doubles, triple, 3 HR.
Hunter Goodman: 13-for-41, 5 doubles, 5 HR over last 10 games.
Cincinnati
Matt McLain: 6 doubles, 2 HR.
Elly De La Cruz: 13-for-42, 4 HR over last 10 games.
Betting Trends
Rockies last 10: 6–4, 5–5 O/U.
Reds last 10: 7–3, outscoring opponents by 7.
Head‑to‑head last 10 meetings: Reds lead 7–3.
Game Odds
Colorado Rockies 9
Cincinnati Reds – 163
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, April 29, 2026
