MLB Game Preview: Philadelphia Phillies (69-50) vs. Cincinnati Reds (63-58)

Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Time: 5:10 PM ET
Location: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH
Series: Final game of a three-game set
Broadcast: NBC Sports Philadelphia, Bally Sports Ohio

Starting Pitchers

• Phillies: Cristopher Sánchez (LHP)
• Reds: Hunter Greene (RHP)

Both pitchers bring electric stuff, but Greene’s high-velocity fastball will be tested against a Phillies lineup that’s been heating up.

Team Form & Trends

• Phillies (69–50):
  • Won 8 of last 10 games
  • Strong pitching: 2.40 team ERA over last 10
  • Kyle Schwarber leads with 42 HRs and 97 RBIs
  • Bryce Harper and Trea Turner both riding multi-game hit streaks
• Reds (63–58):

• 5–5 in last 10 games
• Spencer Steer and Elly De La Cruz are key offensive threats
• De La Cruz: 19 HRs, 74 RBIs
• TJ Friedl hitting .274 with solid on-base numbers

Key Matchup Notes

• Phillies have won 3 of 4 meetings vs. Reds this season
• Schwarber ranks 3rd in MLB in home runs
• Reds are 4–2 as underdogs in their last six games
• Injuries:

• Phillies: Alec Bohm (ribcage), Aaron Nola (ankle)
• Reds: Hunter Greene (groin), Nick Lodolo (finger), Wade Miley (flexor)