MLB Game Preview: Milwaukee Brewers (46-29) vs. Cincinnati Reds (37-39)

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Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH

First Pitch: 7:10 PM ET / 4:10 PM PT

Probables: MIL — TBA vs CIN — Brady Singer (RHP)

VENUE: GREAT AMERICAN BALL PARK

Location: 100 Joe Nuxhall Way, Cincinnati, OH

Dimensions: 328 LF, 404 CF, 325 RF

Park Factors:

One of MLB’s most hitter‑friendly parks

Top‑5 in HR rate annually

Boosts right‑handed pull power

Surface: Grass

This is a launchpad, especially in warm weather — a major factor for totals and HR props.

WEATHER FORECAST (as of 6/22 AM)

Temperature: 83°F at first pitch

Wind: 6–10 mph out to left field

Humidity: 64%

Chance of Rain: 15%

Impact: Strong hitter’s boost — warm air + wind out = elevated HR potential

INJURY REPORT

Milwaukee Brewers

Christian Yelich — ACTIVE (back tightness, expected to play)

William Contreras — ACTIVE (rest day Sunday)

Rhys Hoskins — OUT (knee)

Robert Gasser — OUT (elbow)

Devin Williams — OUT (back fracture)

Cincinnati Reds

Elly De La Cruz — ACTIVE (quad soreness, probable)

Matt McLain — OUT (shoulder surgery)

TJ Friedl — OUT (hamstring)

Nick Lodolo — OUT (forearm)

Alexis Díaz — ACTIVE (recent IL stint, available)

STARTING PITCHING MATCHUP

Milwaukee Brewers — Starting Pitcher: TBA

Milwaukee is lining up for either a spot starter or a bullpen game.

Brewers Bullpen Profile:

ERA: 3.42 (top‑5 MLB)

WHIP: 1.18

Strengths: High‑leverage arms (Uribe, Payamps)

Weaknesses: Middle‑inning depth without Devin Williams

Impact: A bullpen game in Cincinnati is dangerous — Great American Ball Park punishes mistakes.

Matchup Edge: Slight disadvantage

Brady Singer — RHP, Reds

2026 Season:

Record: 6–6

ERA: 3.91

WHIP: 1.26

K/BB: 78/22

Last 5 Starts: 3.60 ERA, 1.20 WHIP

Scouting Notes:

Heavy sinker/slider mix

Brewers rank top‑10 vs RHP in OPS

Singer struggles vs left‑handed hitters — Yelich, Chourio, Turang all strong matchups

Home ERA (4.48) significantly worse than road

Matchup Edge: Moderate disadvantage

TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM

Milwaukee Brewers (46–29)

Last 10: 7–3

Road Record: 22–16

Run Differential: +61

Trend: Offense rolling, pitching stabilizing

Strength: Balanced lineup + elite bullpen

Weakness: Rotation depth injuries

Cincinnati Reds (37–39)

Last 10: 5–5

Home Record: 19–20

Run Differential: –12

Trend: Offense inconsistent, pitching improving

Strength: Speed + athleticism (De La Cruz, Benson)

Weakness: Bullpen volatility, lack of lineup depth

SERIES HISTORY

2024–2026 Combined: Brewers lead 17–11

At Great American Ball Park: Brewers have won 6 of last 9

Singer vs Brewers: 4.20 ERA in 5 career starts

Brewers bullpen vs Reds: 3.10 ERA in last 12 meetings

BETTING TRENDS

Milwaukee

8–3 in last 11 games

6–2 in last 8 road games

Over is 7–3 in last 10

Cincinnati

5–2 in last 7 home games

Under is 6–4 in last 10

Singer starts: Reds are 7–6

Head‑to‑Head

Brewers have covered RL in 5 of last 7

Over has hit in 6 of last 8 at Great American Ball Park

Game Odds

Milwaukee Brewers       – 141

Cincinnati Reds                 9.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, June 21, 2026

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