Game Details
- Matchup: Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals
- Date: Sunday, June 22, 2025
- Time: 2:15 PM ET
- Venue: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO
- Broadcast: ESPN, Bally Sports Midwest, MLB.TV
Series Recap & Stakes
This is the seventh meeting of the season between these NL Central rivals. The Cardinals lead the season series 4-2 and have already taken the first two games of this three-game set. The Reds are looking to avoid a sweep and snap a three-game skid.
Cincinnati Reds – Team Snapshot
- Record: 39-38 (3rd in NL Central)
- Road Record: 19-21
- Last 10 Games: 5-5
- Key Players:
- Elly De La Cruz: 17 HR, 52 RBI – team leader in both categories
- TJ Friedl: .289 AVG – consistent leadoff presence
- Matt McLain: .209 AVG, 8 HR – riding a 9-game hitting streak
Starting Pitcher:
Andrew Abbott (6-1, 1.84 ERA) – The lefty has been dominant this season and gives Cincinnati a strong chance to salvage the series.
St. Louis Cardinals – Team Snapshot
- Record: 42-35 (2nd in NL Central)
- Home Record: 24-14
- Last 10 Games: 6-4
- Key Players:
- Willson Contreras: 10 HR, 50 RBI – power bat behind the plate
- Brendan Donovan: .313 AVG – team’s top hitter
- Nolan Arenado: 9 HR, 23 BB – veteran leadership and clutch hitting
Starting Pitcher:
Miles Mikolas (4-4, 4.35 ERA) – A contact-heavy pitcher who can be vulnerable against power hitters.
Key Matchup Insights
- Pitching Edge: Abbott’s sub-2.00 ERA gives Cincinnati a clear advantage on the mound.
- Offensive Trends: Reds average 0.78 runs in the 1st inning—best in MLB.
- Injury Watch: Reds missing key arms like Hunter Greene and Graham Ashcraft; Cardinals without Ivan Herrera and Zack Thompson.
- Momentum Shift: Despite losing the first two games, the Reds have the better starter and offensive upside today.
Game Odds
Cincinnati Reds – 123
St. Louis Cardinals 9
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, June 21, 2025
