Venue: Great American Ball Park — Cincinnati, Ohio
Scheduled First Pitch: 7:10 p.m. ET
Weather Forecast — Cincinnati, OH
Temperature: 85°F at first pitch
Wind: Light SSW winds 6–10 mph (blowing out toward RF)
Conditions: Warm, humid, partly cloudy
Impact: Slight boost to left‑handed power; Great American Ball Park already plays hitter‑friendly
CURRENT ROSTERS
Athletics
Rotation: Jacob Barnett, JP Sears, Joe Boyle, Luis Medina
Bullpen: Mason Miller, Lucas Erceg, Austin Adams, Dany Jiménez
Lineup:
Esteury Ruiz (CF)
Zack Gelof (2B)
Brent Rooker (LF)
Shea Langeliers (C)
Tyler Soderstrom (1B)
Miguel Andujar (DH)
Max Schuemann (SS)
Seth Brown (RF)
Abraham Toro (3B)
Cincinnati Reds
Rotation: Andrew Abbott, Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo, Graham Ashcraft
Bullpen: Alexis Díaz, Fernando Cruz, Lucas Sims, Brent Suter
Lineup:
Elly De La Cruz (SS)
Matt McLain (2B)
Spencer Steer (LF)
Christian Encarnacion‑Strand (1B)
TJ Friedl (CF)
Jake Fraley (RF)
Jeimer Candelario (3B)
Tyler Stephenson (C)
Jonathan India (DH)
INJURY REPORT
Athletics
Mason Miller — Probable (arm fatigue)
Joe Boyle — Out (shoulder)
Seth Brown — Questionable (back)
Cincinnati Reds
Matt McLain — Probable (wrist)
Alexis Díaz — Questionable (forearm)
Nick Lodolo — Out (knee)
RECENT TEAM FORM
Athletics — Last 10 Games: 4–6
Offense averaging 4.0 runs/game
Rooker slugging .540 over last 15
Gelof hitting .295 over last 12
Bullpen ERA: 4.78 last 10
A’s have lost 7 of last 9 road games
Cincinnati Reds — Last 10 Games: 6–4
Offense averaging 5.2 runs/game
Elly De La Cruz hitting .310 with 5 SB last 10
Steer slugging .515 over last 20
Reds bullpen ERA: 3.41 last 10
Cincinnati has won 6 straight at home
STARTING PITCHER BREAKDOWN
Jacob Barnett — RHP, Athletics
2026 ERA: 4.76
WHIP: 1.36
Strengths: Good slider, induces weak contact
Weaknesses: Struggles vs. left‑handed hitters; fastball command inconsistent
Matchup Concern: Friedl, Fraley, Steer all profile well vs. Barnett’s pitch mix
Andrew Abbott — LHP, Reds
2026 ERA: 3.58
WHIP: 1.22
Strengths: Excellent curveball, strong strikeout rate, good home splits
Weaknesses: Occasional walk issues; A’s right‑handed bats (Rooker, Langeliers) hit lefties well
Matchup Advantage: Abbott’s curve neutralizes aggressive hitters like Rooker and Soderstrom
KEY PLAYER VS. PLAYER MATCHUPS
1. Elly De La Cruz vs. Jacob Barnett
Elly crushes fastballs and thrives vs. pitchers with command issues.
Barnett’s fastball location has been inconsistent.
Edge: De La Cruz
2. Brent Rooker vs. Andrew Abbott
Rooker is Oakland’s best power bat and hits lefties well.
Abbott’s curveball is the key — if he buries it, Rooker struggles.
Edge: Slight to Abbott
3. TJ Friedl vs. A’s Bullpen
Friedl’s contact skills and speed match well vs. Oakland’s late‑inning arms.
A’s bullpen has allowed 7 HR in last 10 games.
Edge: Friedl
4. Shea Langeliers vs. Reds Pitching
Langeliers has been hot recently and handles velocity well.
Abbott’s off‑speed mix may challenge him.
Edge: Even
SERIES HISTORY
2026 Season: Reds lead 2–1
Last 20 Meetings: Reds 12–8
Reds have won five straight home games vs. Oakland
Average margin at Great American Ball Park last 10: Reds +2.4
BETTING TRENDS
Athletics
ATS (Run Line): 49–65
O/U: Over in 6 of last 10
Road O/U: Over in 7 of last 10
A’s overs hit due to pitching volatility.
Cincinnati Reds
ATS (Run Line): 58–55
O/U: Under in 6 of last 10
Home ATS: 33–26
Reds unders hit due to strong home pitching.
Head‑to‑Head Trends
Reds have covered run line in 5 of last 7
Over has hit in 4 of last 6
De La Cruz has HR or SB in 7 of last 10 vs. right‑handed starters
Game Odds
Athletics 9.5
Cincinnati Reds – 161
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Wednesday, August 5, 2026
