Game Details
- Matchup: New York Yankees (45–32) vs. Cincinnati Reds (40–38)
- Date: Monday, June 23, 2025
- First Pitch: 7:10 PM ET
- Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH
- Broadcast: YES Network, Bally Sports Ohio, MLB.TV
Game Context & Stakes
The Yankees arrive in Cincinnati riding momentum after taking two of three from the Orioles, while the Reds snapped a three-game skid with a 4–1 win over the Cardinals. This is the first meeting of the season between these two clubs, and both are fighting to stay in the thick of their respective playoff races.
- Yankees: Lead the AL East by 2.5 games
- Reds: Fourth in NL Central, 6.5 games behind the Cubs
Probable Pitchers
New York Yankees – Allan Winans (RHP)
- 2025 MLB Debut
- Triple-A Stats: 7–0, 0.90 ERA, 1.04 WHIP in 11 starts
- Scouting Report: Sinker-changeup specialist with elite ground-ball rate. Making his first MLB start of the season after dominating in Scranton.
Cincinnati Reds – Nick Lodolo (LHP)
- Record: 5–5
- ERA: 3.71
- WHIP: 1.11
- Last Start: 6 IP, 2 ER vs. Twins
- Scouting Report: Lefty with a deceptive delivery and solid command. Struggled with strikeouts this year (7.8 K/9) and faces a Yankees lineup that crushes lefties.
Players to Watch
New York Yankees
- Aaron Judge: .367 AVG, 27 HR, 61 RBI – 2nd in MLB in homers
- Paul Goldschmidt: .298 AVG, 8 HR – elite vs. left-handed pitching
- Cody Bellinger: .254 AVG, 10 HR – adds power and speed to the middle of the order
Cincinnati Reds
- Elly De La Cruz: 17 HR, 52 RBI – leads team in both categories
- TJ Friedl: .290 AVG – consistent contact hitter
- Gavin Lux: .262 AVG, 14 doubles – key table-setter
Trends
- Yankees are 3–0 in their last 3 games at Great American Ball Park
- UNDER has hit in 10 straight Yankees games
- Reds are 21–5 when hitting 2+ home runs in a game
How to Watch Yankees vs Reds – June 23, 2025
- TV Channels: YES Network (NYY), Bally Sports Ohio (CIN)
- Streaming: MLB.TV, FuboTV (regional restrictions may apply)
- Radio: WFAN 660 AM (NYY), 700 WLW (CIN)
Game Odds
New York Yankees – 126
Cincinnati Reds 10.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, June 22, 2025
