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

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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)

Game Odds

Philadelphia Phillies      – 142

Cincinnati Reds                 8

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Tuesday, August 12, 2025

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