Venue & Game Details
- First Pitch: 9:40 p.m. ET / 6:40 p.m. PT
- Venue: PETCO Park, San Diego, California
- Series: Game 1 of a 3-game set
Weather Forecast (San Diego, CA)
- Conditions: Clear skies
- Temperature at First Pitch: ~76°F (24°C)
- Wind: 5–7 mph from the west
- Impact: Mild, pitcher-friendly conditions; minimal wind effect.
Injury Report
Cincinnati Reds
- No major new injuries reported; bullpen arms rested after off day.
San Diego Padres
- Nestor Cortes — 15-Day IL (elbow)
- Jason Adam — 15-Day IL (quadriceps)
- Xander Bogaerts — 10-Day IL (foot)
- Michael King — 15-Day IL (knee)
- Jhony Brito — 60-Day IL (forearm)
- Joe Musgrove — 60-Day IL (elbow)
Key Player Matchups
- Elly De La Cruz (CIN) vs. Padres’ Bullpen
- De La Cruz’s speed and power (20+ HR, 40+ SB) can disrupt games; Padres’ relievers must keep him off base.
- Fernando Tatis Jr. (SD) vs. Reds’ Starting Pitcher
- Tatis enters with a 4-game hitting streak and 20 HR; his ability to spark the offense is critical.
- Matt McLain (CIN) vs. Padres’ Infield Defense
- McLain’s recent power surge (3 HR in last 10 games) could test San Diego’s range up the middle.
Team Records & Recent Form
- Reds: 32–37 on the road; 8th in NL in team ERA (3.94).
- Padres: 43–25 at home; 5th in NL in OBP (.323).
Series History
- 2025 Season Series: Padres lead 2–1.
- Last Meeting: Padres took 2 of 3 in Cincinnati.
Betting Trends
- Padres are 29–20 this season when favored at -141 or shorter.
- Reds are 14–20 as underdogs of +119 or longer.
- Over has hit in 5 of Padres’ last 10 games; Reds 4–6 to the over in that span.
Game Odds
Cincinnati Reds 7.5
San Diego Padres – 141
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, September 7, 2025
