Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH
First Pitch: 7:10 PM ET / 4:10 PM PT
Probables: MIL — Brandon Sproat (RHP) vs CIN — Nick Lodolo (LHP)
VENUE: GREAT AMERICAN BALL PARK
Location: 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH
Dimensions: 328 LF, 404 CF, 325 RF
Park Factors:
One of MLB’s most hitter‑friendly parks
Boosts home runs for both left‑ and right‑handed hitters
Summer humidity increases ball carry
Surface: Natural grass
This is one of the toughest parks for pitchers, especially fly‑ball arms — a key factor in this matchup.
WEATHER FORECAST
Temperature: 84°F at first pitch
Wind: 6–9 mph out to left‑center
Humidity: 70%
Chance of Rain: 15%
Impact: Strong hitter boost, especially for left‑handed power
INJURY REPORT
Milwaukee Brewers
Christian Yelich — ACTIVE
William Contreras — ACTIVE
Rhys Hoskins — ACTIVE
Jackson Chourio — OUT (wrist)
DL Hall — OUT (shoulder)
Robert Gasser — OUT (elbow)
Cincinnati Reds
Elly De La Cruz — ACTIVE
Spencer Steer — ACTIVE
Jeimer Candelario — ACTIVE
TJ Friedl — OUT (hamstring)
Hunter Greene — OUT (forearm)
Nick Martini — OUT (back)
STARTING PITCHING MATCHUP
Brandon Sproat — RHP, Brewers
2026 Season:
Record: 4–2
ERA: 3.68
WHIP: 1.24
K/BB: 61/21
Last 5 Starts: 3.40 ERA, 1.20 WHIP
Scouting Notes:
Power sinker/slider combo
Generates ground balls — crucial in Cincinnati
Reds rank bottom‑third vs high‑velocity RHP
Vulnerable to left‑handed hitters (Steer, Benson)
Matchup Edge: Moderate
Nick Lodolo — LHP, Reds
2026 Season:
Record: 6–5
ERA: 3.92
WHIP: 1.28
K/BB: 88/25
Last 5 Starts: 4.44 ERA, 1.33 WHIP
Scouting Notes:
Big‑breaking curveball, elite extension
Brewers rank top‑10 vs LHP in OPS
Milwaukee’s right‑handed bats (Hoskins, Contreras, Canha) match up well
Home run‑prone in hitter‑friendly parks
Matchup Edge: Disadvantage
TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM
Milwaukee Brewers (47–29)
Last 10: 6–4
Road Record: 23–16
Run Differential: +58
Trend: Pitching strong; offense steady
Strength: Balanced lineup + deep bullpen
Weakness: Occasional strikeout issues
Cincinnati Reds (37–40)
Last 10: 5–5
Home Record: 19–20
Run Differential: –22
Trend: Offense inconsistent; pitching volatile
Strength: Speed + athleticism
Weakness: Rotation depth without Greene
SERIES HISTORY
2024–2026 Combined: Brewers lead 17–11
At Great American Ball Park: Brewers have won 7 of last 10
Sproat vs CIN: First career meeting
Lodolo vs MIL: 4.20 ERA in 4 career starts
BETTING TRENDS
Brewers
8–3 in last 11 vs NL Central
Over is 7–3 in last 10 road games
Brewers are 9–4 in Sproat’s last 13 starts
Reds
4–6 in last 10 home games
Over is 6–4 in last 10
Reds are 3–7 in Lodolo’s last 10 starts
Head‑to‑Head
Brewers have covered RL in 6 of last 8
Over has hit in 5 of last 7 at Great American Ball Park
Game Odds
Milwaukee Brewers – 108
Cincinnati Reds 9.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, June 22, 2026
