MLB Game Preview: Cincinnati Reds (44–41) vs. Boston Red Sox (42–44)

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Game Details

  • Matchup: Cincinnati Reds (44–41) vs. Boston Red Sox (42–44)
  • Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
  • Time: 7:10 PM ET
  • Venue: Fenway Park, Boston, MA
  • Broadcast: NESN, Bally Sports Ohio, MLB.tv

Starting Pitchers

TeamPitcherRecordERAWHIPK/9
RedsBrady Singer (RHP)7–63.921.278.4
Red SoxRichard Fitts (RHP)0–34.681.367.6
  • Brady Singer has been a steady presence in the Reds’ rotation, allowing 3 earned runs or fewer in 7 of his last 9 starts.
  • Richard Fitts is still seeking his first MLB win. He’s shown flashes of promise, including two quality starts in six outings.

Team Performance Snapshot

TeamRecordLast 10Home/AwayRun Differential
Reds44–415–520–22 (Road)+12
Red Sox42–443–724–19 (Home)-8
  • Boston took Game 1 of the series and is 31–12 when outhitting opponents.
  • Cincinnati is 34–17 when recording 8+ hits and has split its last 10 games evenly.

Players to Watch

Cincinnati Reds

  • Elly De La Cruz: 18 HR, 57 RBI – Batting .390 over his last 10 games with 2 HR and 7 RBI.
  • TJ Friedl: .283 AVG – Leads the team in batting average with 13 doubles and 8 HR.
  • Spencer Steer: 15 HR – Power bat with multi-hit games in 3 of his last 5.

Boston Red Sox

  • Wilyer Abreu: 16 HR, .496 SLG – Team leader in home runs and slugging.
  • Ceddanne Rafaela: 3 HR, 7 RBI in last 10 games – Batting .253 on the season.
  • Trevor Story: 43 RBI – Veteran presence with 4 RBI in his last 5 games.

Game Odds

Cincinnati Reds                 9

Boston Red Sox                 – 113

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, June 30, 2025