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MLB Game Preview: Milwaukee Brewers (33-29) vs. Cincinnati Reds (30-32)

Game Details

  • Matchup: Milwaukee Brewers (33-28) vs. Cincinnati Reds (29-32)
  • Date: Wednesday, June 4, 2025
  • Time: 11:40 AM ET
  • Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH
  • Broadcast: FDSWI, FDSOH

Recent Performance:

  • Brewers are riding an eight-game winning streak.
  • Reds have lost three straight games.
  • Milwaukee leads the season series 4-1.

Probable Pitchers

  • Milwaukee Brewers: Freddy Peralta (5-3, 2.77 ERA)
    • Last outing: 6 IP, 1 ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 8 Ks vs. Phillies
  • Cincinnati Reds: Andrew Abbott (5-0, 1.51 ERA)
  • Last outing: 7 IP, 0 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 6 Ks vs. Cubs

Key Players to Watch

  • Milwaukee Brewers:
    • Christian Yelich: 12 HR, .317 OBP, .423 SLG
    • Jackson Chourio: 18 doubles, 9 HR, .277 AVG
  • Cincinnati Reds:
  • Elly De La Cruz: 12 HR, 17 SB, .258 AVG
  • TJ Friedl: .300 AVG, .382 OBP, 5 HR

Game Analysis & Prediction

The Brewers enter this matchup as one of the hottest teams in baseball, riding an eight-game winning streak fueled by dominant pitching and timely hitting. Christian Yelich has been on fire, delivering clutch performances, including a game-winning homer against the Reds earlier in the series. Milwaukee’s pitching staff has been stellar, boasting a 3.49 starter ERA, ranking sixth in the league.

Cincinnati, on the other hand, is struggling to find consistency. Despite Andrew Abbott’s impressive 5-0 record and 1.51 ERA, the Reds’ offense has been inconsistent, scoring fewer than five runs in four of their last six games. Elly De La Cruz remains a threat on the basepaths, but Cincinnati will need a strong offensive showing to counter Milwaukee’s momentum.

Game Odds

Milwaukee Brewers       9

Cincinnati Reds                 – 120

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, June 3, 2025

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