Game Details
- Matchup: Cincinnati Reds (44–41) vs. Boston Red Sox (42–44)
- Date: Tuesday, July 2, 2025
- Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Venue: Fenway Park, Boston, MA
- Broadcast: NESN, FanDuel Sports Network Ohio, MLB.tv
Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | K/9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | Brady Singer (RHP) | 7–6 | 4.31 | — | 76 K |
| Red Sox | Richard Fitts (RHP) | 0–3 | 4.68 | — | 21 K |
- Brady Singer has been a steady presence in the Reds’ rotation, though he’s allowed 3+ runs in 3 of his last 5 starts.
- Richard Fitts, still seeking his first MLB win, has shown flashes of promise but has struggled with command and deep counts.
Team Performance Snapshot
| Team | Record | Last 10 | Home/Away | Run Differential |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 44–41 | 5–5 | 20–22 (Road) | +12 |
| Red Sox | 42–44 | 4–6 | 24–19 (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: .284 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, .256 AVG – Team leader in both categories; ranks 26th in MLB in home runs.
- Ceddanne Rafaela: .254 AVG – On a 4-game hitting streak; 2 doubles and a homer in his last 5 games.
- Trevor Story: 46 RBI – Batting .333 over his last 5 games with 2 doubles and a home run.
Game Odds
Cincinnati Reds 10
Boston Red Sox – 118
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, July 1, 2025
