First Pitch: 3:40 PM ET
Venue: loanDepot park, Miami, Florida
Weather: Indoor ballpark; outside temperature ~79°F, but roof eliminates weather impact.
Injury Report
Cincinnati Reds
Alex Young (RP) — OUT, Apr 6
Josh Staumont (RP) — 7‑Day IL, Apr 8
Caleb Ferguson (RP) — 15‑Day IL, Apr 10
Nick Lodolo (SP) — 15‑Day IL, Apr 18
Connor Burns (C) — 60‑Day IL, Jun 1
Miami Marlins
Christopher Morel (LF) — 10‑Day IL, Apr 6
Thomas White (SP) — 7‑Day IL, Apr 8
Maximo Acosta (SS) — 10‑Day IL, Apr 10
Kyle Stowers (LF) — 10‑Day IL, Apr 20
Esteury Ruiz (LF) — 10‑Day IL, May 15
Probable Pitching Matchup
Cincinnati — Brandon Williamson (LHP)
0–1, 11.57 ERA, 1.71 WHIP
4.2 IP, 6 H, 3 HR allowed, 3 K, 2 BB
Williamson struggled in his first outing, giving up three home runs and failing to command the zone consistently.
Miami — Janson Junk (RHP)
0–0, 4.15 ERA, 1.38 WHIP
4.1 IP, 5 H, 5 K, 1 BB, 0 HR allowed
Junk showed solid control and avoided hard contact, though his sample size remains small.
Team Records & Recent Form
Cincinnati Reds (6–3)
Last 5: W 2–1, W 2–0, W 5–3, L 8–3, L 8–3
Team Stats:
AVG: .209
Runs: 26
Hits: 63
HR: 9
OBP: .293
SLG: .332
ERA: 3.25
WHIP: 1.24
OBA: .217
Cincinnati enters on a three‑game winning streak, powered by strong pitching.
Miami Marlins (6–3)
Last 5: W 7–6, L 9–7, L 8–2, W 10–0, W 9–2
Team Stats:
AVG: .276
Runs: 49
Hits: 82
HR: 8
OBP: .352
SLG: .441
ERA: 4.10
WHIP: 1.19
OBA: .190
Miami’s offense has been explosive, averaging 9.5 runs per game in their last two wins.
Key Player Matchups
Elly De La Cruz (CIN) vs. Marlins Pitching
3 HR, .243 AVG, 5 RBI
His power/speed combo is Cincinnati’s biggest threat, especially against a contact‑oriented pitcher like Junk.
Liam Hicks (MIA) vs. Reds Pitching
3 HR, 12 RBI, .333 AVG
Hicks is one of MLB’s hottest early‑season hitters and a major mismatch for Williamson, who has struggled with HR suppression.
Xavier Edwards (MIA)
.471 AVG, .500 OBP, .647 SLG
Elite table‑setting profile; if he reaches often, Miami’s run production spikes.
Series History & Context
Both teams enter 6–3, tied for second in their divisions.
Reds are 3–0 on the road, Marlins 5–1 at home.
Miami’s offense has been significantly more productive, while Cincinnati’s pitching has been more consistent.
Betting Trends
Reds: W3, allowing just 3 total runs in their last three games.
Marlins: inconsistent pitching but top‑tier offensive production.
Williamson’s HR issues vs. Miami’s power bats is a key red flag.
Game Odds
Cincinnati Reds 8
Miami Marlins – 131
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, April 5, 2026
