Game Details
- Matchup: Milwaukee Brewers (32-28) vs. Cincinnati Reds (29-31)
- Date & Time: Monday, June 2, 2025, at 7:10 PM ET
- Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH
- Broadcast: FS1, Bally Sports Wisconsin, Bally Sports Ohio
Game Overview
The Milwaukee Brewers, riding a seven-game winning streak, face off against the Cincinnati Reds, who have struggled in recent matchups, dropping two of three games to the Chicago Cubs. The Brewers have surged into NL Wild Card contention, while the Reds are fighting to stay above .500.
Milwaukee enters the game as +106 underdogs, while Cincinnati is favored at -125. The Reds have won 48.1% of games when favored this season, but the Brewers have dominated this matchup, winning 10 of the last 13 meetings.
Key Players to Watch
- Milwaukee Brewers:
- Christian Yelich – Batting .233 with 12 home runs, 39 RBIs, and 10 stolen bases, including a .346/.404/.654 line over his last 13 games.
- Jackson Chourio – Power hitter with nine home runs and 35 RBIs, ranking 50th in MLB for homers.
- William Contreras – Batting .253, contributing seven doubles and five home runs.
- Cincinnati Reds:
- Elly De La Cruz – Leads the team with 12 home runs, 42 RBIs, and 17 stolen bases, batting .258.
- TJ Friedl – Batting .305, currently on a nine-game hitting streak.
- Will Benson – Power hitter with six home runs, providing offensive depth.
Pitching Matchup
- Milwaukee Brewers:Aaron Civale (0-1, 6.00 ERA, 12 IP, 1.25 WHIP)
- Civale has struggled, allowing six earned runs and four home runs in limited action.
- He faces a Reds lineup that ranks 13th in slugging percentage (.396).
- Cincinnati Reds: Brady Singer (6-3, 4.60 ERA, 58.2 IP, 1.33 WHIP)
- Singer has been solid, recording four quality starts this season.
- He previously pitched seven innings against Kansas City, allowing two earned runs.
Milwaukee has won seven straight games, including sweeps of the Red Sox and Phillies. Cincinnati has gone 4-6 in their last 10 games, struggling against divisional opponents.
Game Odds
Milwaukee Brewers 9.5
Cincinnati Reds – 118
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, June 1, 2025
