Matchup: Miami Marlins (41–48) vs. Cincinnati Reds (46–45)
Date: Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Time: 7:10 PM ET
Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH
Broadcast: Bally Sports Florida, Bally Sports Ohio, MLB.TV
Streaming: FuboTV, MLB.TV (regional restrictions apply)
Game Overview
The Miami Marlins are surging, winners of 11 of their last 14 games, and riding a 10-game road win streak. They took the series opener 5–1 behind a dominant outing from Janson Junk and a two-RBI performance from Agustín Ramírez. The Cincinnati Reds, meanwhile, have dropped three straight and five of their last seven, struggling to generate offense during that stretch.
This is Game 2 of a four-game series, with Miami holding a 3–1 edge in the season series.
Starting Pitchers
| Team | Pitcher | Record | ERA | WHIP | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlins | Eury Pérez (RHP) | 1–2 | 4.50 | 1.18 | 21 |
| Reds | Nick Martinez (RHP) | 6–8 | 4.20 | 1.17 | 71 |
- Pérez is coming off a stellar outing: 6 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 7 K vs. Minnesota.
- Martinez allowed 4 ER on 9 hits in 6.2 IP in his last start vs. Boston.
Key Players to Watch
Miami Marlins
- Kyle Stowers: 16 HR, .510 SLG – Team leader in home runs
- Xavier Edwards: .280 AVG, 13-for-44 in last 10 games
- Agustín Ramírez: 14 HR – Homered in Game 1 of the series
Cincinnati Reds
- Elly De La Cruz: 18 HR, 60 RBI – Leads team in both categories
- Spencer Steer: 4 HR, 10 RBI in last 10 games
- TJ Friedl: .280 AVG – Team leader in batting average
Team Stats & Trends
| Category | Marlins | Reds |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 41–48 (3rd NL East) | 46–45 (4th NL Central) |
| Last 10 Games | 7–3 | 4–6 |
| Team ERA | 3.16 | 4.81 |
| Batting Avg | .244 | .230 |
| Home Runs | 96 | 107 |
| Road Record | 21–21 | 24–20 (Home) |
- The Marlins are 34–8 when they out-hit their opponents.
- The Reds are 31–10 when scoring 5+ runs.
- Miami has outscored opponents by 11 runs over their last 10 games.
Game Odds
Miami Marlins 9
Cincinnati Reds – 124
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Monday, July 7, 2025
