Venue: Yankee Stadium — Bronx, New York
First Pitch: 7:05 PM ET
Broadcast: Bally Sports Ohio, YES Network, MLB Network (select markets)
Weather Forecast (Bronx — June 19, 2026)
- Temperature: 79–82°F
- Wind: 10–14 mph blowing out to right-center
- Humidity: 55–60%
- Rain: <10% chance
- Impact: Boost for left-handed power hitters and opposite-field RH hitters; ball carries well in warm, dry Bronx air.
Injury Report
Cincinnati Reds
- Matt McLain — OUT (shoulder surgery)
- TJ Friedl — OUT (hamstring)
- Christian Encarnacion-Strand — OUT (wrist fracture)
- Nick Lodolo — Probable (back tightness)
- Alexis Díaz — OUT (forearm strain)
New York Yankees
- Aaron Judge — Probable (rest day yesterday; minor toe soreness)
- Giancarlo Stanton — OUT (quad strain)
- Anthony Rizzo — OUT (back inflammation)
- Jonathan Loáisiga — OUT (elbow)
- Gleyber Torres — Questionable (ankle)
Team Records & Recent Form
Cincinnati Reds (35–38)
- Last 10: 4–6
- Road Record: 16–21
- Run Differential: -18
- Trend: Pitching improving, offense inconsistent without CES and McLain.
- Key Note: Reds are 2–8 in their last 10 road games vs teams above .500.
New York Yankees (45–28)
- Last 10: 7–3
- Home Record: 24–12
- Run Differential: +62
- Trend: Pitching staff dominating; offense still top-tier even with injuries.
- Key Note: Yankees are 11–3 in their last 14 home night games.
Pitching Matchup
Cincinnati — Rhett Lowder (RHP)
2026 Stats:
- Record: 4–6
- ERA: 4.18
- WHIP: 1.29
- K/BB: 61/19
- Road ERA: 4.62
Scouting Notes:
- Heavy sinker/changeup profile; induces ground balls when sharp.
- Vulnerable to power hitters when he elevates the sinker.
- Yankees rank top 5 in MLB vs changeups, a concern for Lowder.
- First career start at Yankee Stadium — tough environment for young pitchers.
New York — Drew Schlittler (RHP)
2026 Stats:
- Record: 6–3
- ERA: 3.12
- WHIP: 1.09
- K/9: 9.7
Scouting Notes:
- Excellent command of mid-90s fastball and sharp slider.
- Reds rank 25th in MLB vs sliders, a major advantage for Schlittler.
- Has allowed 2 ER or fewer in 7 of his last 9 starts.
- Yankee Stadium suits his fly-ball tendencies when wind isn’t extreme.
Key Player Matchups
Elly De La Cruz (CIN) vs Schlittler
- Elly hitting .298 vs RHP but struggles vs high-spin sliders.
- If he gets on base, his speed can disrupt Schlittler’s rhythm.
Juan Soto (NYY) vs Lowder
- Soto hitting .330 at home with elite numbers vs sinkers.
- Wind blowing out to right-center enhances his HR probability.
Spencer Steer (CIN) vs RHP
- Steer hitting .285 with runners in scoring position.
- One of the few Reds hitters who handles velocity well.
Alex Verdugo (NYY) vs Lowder
- Verdugo hitting .310 vs changeups, a key pitch for Lowder.
Series History
- Last 10 meetings: Yankees lead 6–4
- At Yankee Stadium: Yankees lead 4–1 since 2014
- Recent Trend: 4 of last 5 matchups have gone OVER the total.
Betting Trends
Cincinnati Reds
- 1–5 in Lowder’s last 6 road starts
- Under is 7–3 in their last 10 games
- Reds 3–10 last 13 vs AL East
New York Yankees
- 7–1 in last 8 home night games
- Over is 5–2 in their last 7 at home with wind blowing out
- Yankees 12–4 last 16 interleague games
Game Odds
Cincinnati Reds 9
New York Yankees – 292
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 18, 2026
