MLB Game Preview: Cincinnati Reds (67-63) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (64-66)

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Game Info

  • Venue: Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ

Probable Pitching Matchup

  • Cincinnati Reds: Brady Singer (11–9, 4.18 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 123 K)
  • Arizona Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen (9–13, 5.28 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 134 K)

Team Records & Recent Trends

TeamOverallHome/RoadLast 10 Games
Diamondbacks64–6634–31 H6–4, .264 BA, 4.10 ERA, outscored opponents by 13
Reds67–6331–34 R5–5, .257 BA, 3.13 ERA, outscored opponents by 5

Season Series

The teams meet Sunday for the sixth time this season, with Cincinnati holding a narrow 3–2 edge in the season series.

Key Player Matchups

  • Ketel Marte (ARI): .293 AVG, 21 2B, 23 HR; Lourdes Gurriel Jr.: 12-for-36, 4 HR, 17 RBI in last 10 games
  • T.J. Friedl (CIN): .265 AVG, 18 2B, 2 3B, 10 HR, 40 RBI; Noelvi Marte: 14-for-40, 2 2B, 2 HR in last 10 games

Injury Report

Arizona Diamondbacks

  • Anthony DeSclafani: 15-Day IL (thumb)
  • Kevin Ginkel: 60-Day IL (shoulder)
  • Tommy Henry: 60-Day IL (elbow)
  • Ryan Thompson: 15-Day IL (scapular strain)
  • Christian Montes De Oca: 60-Day IL (elbow)
  • Justin Martinez: 60-Day IL (elbow)
  • Cristian Mena: 60-Day IL (shoulder)
  • Corbin Burnes: 60-Day IL (elbow)
  • A.J. Puk: 60-Day IL (elbow)
  • Blake Walston: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Cincinnati Reds

  • Ian Gibaut: 60-Day IL (shoulder)
  • Tyler Stephenson: 10-Day IL (thumb)
  • Chase Burns: 15-Day IL (elbow)
  • Nick Lodolo: 15-Day IL (finger)
  • Wade Miley: 60-Day IL (flexor)
  • Rhett Lowder: 60-Day IL (forearm)
  • Carson Spiers: 60-Day IL (shoulder)
  • Tyler Callihan: 60-Day IL (forearm)
  • Brandon Williamson: 60-Day IL (elbow)
  • Julian Aguiar: 60-Day IL (elbow)

How to Watch

  • TV: Bally Sports Arizona (Diamondbacks), Bally Sports Ohio (Reds)
  • Live Stream: MLB.tv (subject to local blackout restrictions)

Sunday’s showdown at Chase Field features a pitchers’ duel with Singer’s steady arsenal against Gallen’s power repertoire in a hitter-friendly park. Keep an eye on early-inning run props and bullpen matchups, as afternoon heat could fuel offense.

Game Odds

Cincinnati Reds                 – 122

Arizona Diamondbacks 9

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, August 23, 2025