Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio.
First pitch: 6:40 p.m. ET.
TV: Reds.TV and Marlins.TV (streaming options include Fubo).
This is Game 2 of a three-game series. The Reds took the opener 1-0 on Friday behind Chase Burns (7 IP, 8 K, no walks) and an RBI double from Eugenio Suárez, with Emilio Pagán closing it out. Both teams are on the fringes of the NL wild-card picture—the Marlins sit third in the NL East, while the Reds are fourth in the NL Central.
Starting Pitchers
Marlins: RHP Ryan Gusto (0-3, 4.78 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 49.0 IP, 43 K, 14 BB in 15 appearances/10 starts). Limited workload this season with mixed results; recent outings include a solid 6 IP, 1 ER vs. Braves and shorter efforts with some runs allowed. Career numbers are higher-ERA overall.
Reds: RHP Brady Singer (5-11, 4.66 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 119.2 IP, 100 K, 40 BB in 23 starts). Inconsistent year with a slow start, but improved in stretches (better ERA over recent months). Allowed 3 runs in each of his last two starts (6 IP each). Has faced the Marlins before with mixed results.
Neither pitcher has been dominant in 2026; the matchup leans toward a higher-scoring or more volatile game than Friday’s pitchers’ duel.
Probable/Approximate Key Roster Notes
Marlins (key contributors from recent reports): Otto López (strong AVG/OBP), Heriberto Hernández (power), Griffin Conine, Javier Sanoja, others including potential contributions from the middle of the order. Offense averages around 4.3 RPG with solid OBP.
Reds (key contributors): Elly De La Cruz (speed/power, ~.266 AVG with multi-category production), Sal Stewart (power/RBI leader), Eugenio Suárez (recent RBI double, milestone hits), Tyler Stephenson, JJ Bleday, Noelvi Marte, others. Home-run capable but lower team AVG.
Injury Reports
Marlins: Kyle Stowers (10-day IL, hamstring), Max Meyer (15-day, neck), William Kempner (15-day, elbow), Anthony Bender (15-day, shin), Adam Mazur (60-day, elbow), Andrew Nardi (60-day, ribs), Robby Snelling (60-day, elbow), Ronny Henriquez (60-day, elbow). Rotation and bullpen depth impacted.
Reds: Spencer Steer (10-day IL, wrist), Tony Santillan (15-day, oblique; rehabbing), Hunter Greene (60-day, elbow), Graham Ashcraft (60-day, forearm), Brandon Williamson (60-day, shoulder), Blake Dunn (60-day, elbow). Significant pitching and some position-player absences.
Weather Forecast
Great American Ball Park: Partly cloudy with a chance of showers/thunderstorms (around 40–50% chance at times). Highs in the upper 80s to low 90s°F, humid/muggy conditions (heat index potentially higher), light winds (~5 mph S/SW). Possible brief interruptions, but the game is expected to be played; conditions could favor hitters if the ball carries in the humidity.
Recent Team Forms
Marlins: 4-6 last 10; struggling on the road (24-36 overall) with a recent road skid. Better pitching ERA (~3.96–3.97 league rank) but offense has been inconsistent. Friday’s shutout loss snapped some momentum.
Reds: 6-4 last 10; competitive at home (30-31). Offense lower AVG but power present (158 HR range); pitching ERA higher (~4.47). Friday’s shutout win provides a boost in a tight wild-card race.
Series History (2026)
Reds lead the season series 3-2 after Friday’s win (earlier April series split with each taking two). Competitive matchups overall.
Key Player vs. Player / Matchup Notes
Gusto (RHP) vs. Reds bats (De La Cruz speed/power, Stewart power, Suárez experience): Reds can generate extra-base hits and pressure with athleticism; Gusto’s limited experience and higher ERA make him vulnerable to hard contact.
Singer (RHP) vs. Marlins order (López contact, Hernández power, Conine): Singer has allowed hits in volume at times; Marlins’ OBP and speed (high SB totals) could create traffic. Prior H2H for Singer vs. Marlins was rough in one outing.
Broader: Both teams have power potential at a hitter-friendly park; watch for early innings and bullpen usage given starter inconsistencies. Defensive plays and baserunning (De La Cruz, Marlins speed) could decide close games.
Betting Trends
Friday went under heavily. Both starters have mid-4 ERAs, and GABP can boost offense. Marlins better overall pitching metrics but poor road form; Reds home and recent form edge. H2H has seen both low- and higher-scoring outcomes.
Game Odds
Miami Marlins 9
Cincinnati Reds 106
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 14, 2026
