MLB Game Preview: Miami Marlins (40-48) vs. Cincinnati Reds (46-44)

The Cincinnati Reds open a four-game home series against the Miami Marlins in a pivotal National League showdown. The Reds are looking to bounce back after consecutive series losses, while the Marlins aim to regain momentum after dropping two of three to the Brewers. With both teams hovering near the Wild Card bubble, this series could carry significant postseason implications.

Game Details

Matchup	Miami Marlins vs Cincinnati Reds
Date	Monday, July 7, 2025
First Pitch	7:10 PM ET
Venue	Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH
Broadcast	Bally Sports Florida, Bally Sports Ohio, MLB.tv
Season Series	Marlins lead 2–1

Team Records & Recent Form

Team	Record	Last 10 Games	Division Rank
Cincinnati Reds	46–44	4–6	3rd in NL Central
Miami Marlins	40–48	7–3	4th in NL East

• The Reds are 24–19 at home but have lost 4 of their last 6 games.
• The Marlins are 20–21 on the road and have won 7 of their last 10, including a series win over Cincinnati earlier this season.

Starting Pitching Matchup

Cincinnati Reds: Brady Singer (7–6, 4.37 ERA)

• 88.2 IP, 80 K, 1.32 WHIP
• Last outing: 3.0 IP, 2 ER, 3 H vs. Boston
• Has 6 quality starts in 17 appearances
• Opponents hitting .243 against him
• Faced Miami earlier this season: 6 IP, 2 ER, 8 K

Miami Marlins: Janson Junk (2–1, 3.62 ERA)

• 37.1 IP, 34 K, 1.18 WHIP
• Last outing: 6.0 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 7 K vs. Milwaukee
• Has allowed 2 or fewer earned runs in 4 of his last 5 starts
• Strong command and low walk rate (1.7 BB/9)

Players to Watch

Cincinnati Reds

• Elly De La Cruz: 18 HR, 60 RBI – leads team in both categories; ranks 20th in MLB in HR
• Spencer Steer: .253 AVG, 10 HR – hitting .375 with 6 RBI over last 5 games
• TJ Friedl: .284 AVG – team leader in batting average
• Gavin Lux: .266 AVG, 16 doubles – consistent contact hitter with solid OBP

Miami Marlins

• Kyle Stowers: .280 AVG, 16 HR, 46 RBI – team leader in all three categories
• Otto Lopez: 9 HR, 13 RBI in last 10 games – red-hot bat in the middle of the order
• Xavier Edwards: .284 AVG – team leader in batting average
• Agustin Ramirez: .244 AVG, 13 HR – emerging power threat

Injury Report Highlights

Cincinnati Reds

• Nick Lodolo – 15-day IL (shoulder)
• Christian Encarnacion-Strand – 60-day IL (wrist)
• Noelvi Marte – suspended (PED violation)

Miami Marlins

• Jazz Chisholm Jr. – 10-day IL (hamstring)
• Jake Eder – 60-day IL (elbow)
• Nick Fortes – day-to-day (wrist)