First Pitch: 7:10 PM ET
Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH
Broadcast: MLB Network
The Atlanta Braves (45-62) travel to Ohio to face the Cincinnati Reds (57-52) in the opener of a three-game series at Great American Ball Park. With the Reds chasing a Wild Card spot and the Braves looking to salvage a tough season, this National League showdown promises drama, power hitting, and pitching intrigue.
Team Comparison
| Category | Braves | Reds |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 45-62 (4th NL East) | 57-52 (3rd NL Central) |
| Road/Home Split | 19-36 (road) | 32-24 (home) |
| Last 10 Games | 2-8 | 5-5 |
| Team ERA | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Batting Avg. | .242 | .246 |
| Runs Scored | 443 | 496 |
Pitching Matchup
- Braves Starter: Carlos Carrasco (0-0, 5.91 ERA)
- Making his first start since May 4
- Veteran presence but inconsistent this season
- Reds Starter: Andrew Abbott (8-1, 2.09 ERA, 95 K)
- One of the top young arms in the NL
- Dominant at home with a 1.07 WHIP
Key Players to Watch
Cincinnati Reds
- Elly De La Cruz: Leads the team with 44 extra-base hits (18 HR, 23 doubles)
- Spencer Steer: Delivered a clutch 3-run homer in the historic 8-run 8th inning
- Ke’Bryan Hayes: Newly acquired third baseman with defensive prowess and power
Atlanta Braves
- Matt Olson: 26 doubles, 18 home runs
- Michael Harris II: Batting .410 over last 10 games with 3 triples and 2 HR
- Ozzie Albies: Four-hit performance in last game, including key RBIs
Game Storylines
- The last meeting was historic: both teams scored 8 runs in the 8th inning, a feat only seen twice before in MLB history
- The Braves hold a 3-1 edge in the season series despite their overall struggles
- Atlanta has lost 8 of their last 10 games, while Cincinnati is surging after a win over the Dodgers
- Reds made trade deadline moves, acquiring Ke’Bryan Hayes and Zack Littell to bolster their playoff push
How to Watch
- TV: MLB Network
- Streaming: MLB.tv (subscription required)
- Radio: Local affiliates in Cincinnati and Atlanta
Game Odds
Atlanta Braves 9.5
Cincinnati Reds – 136
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Thursday, July 31, 2025
