MLB Game Preview: New York Yankees (45-34) vs. Cincinnati Reds (42-38)

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Game Details

  • Matchup: New York Yankees (45–34) vs. Cincinnati Reds (42–38)
  • Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
  • First Pitch: 7:10 PM ET
  • Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH
  • Broadcast: MLB Network, Amazon Prime Video, FSOH, YES Network

Game Context & Series Recap

The Reds have taken the first two games of this interleague series, winning 6–1 in the opener and 5–4 in extra innings on Tuesday. Cincinnati is riding a three-game winning streak and has now won seven of its last 10 games, while the Yankees have dropped nine of their last 12, struggling to generate offense during a critical stretch.

This is the final regular-season meeting between the two clubs, with Cincinnati holding a 4–0 record against New York dating back to July 2024.

Probable Pitchers

New York Yankees: Max Fried (9–2, 2.05 ERA)

  • Coming off a 6-inning, 3-run outing with 7 strikeouts
  • 2.26 ERA on the road in 2025
  • Yankees are 12–4 in games he starts this season

Cincinnati Reds: Brady Singer (7–5, 4.13 ERA)

  • Allowed 1 ER over 6 IP in last start
  • Reds are 9–6 in his starts this season
  • 3.89 ERA at home in 2025

Players to Watch

New York Yankees

  • Aaron Judge: .367 AVG, 28 HR, 62 RBI – second in MLB in home runs
  • Cody Bellinger: .261 AVG, 10 HR – 11-game hitting streak vs. NL opponents
  • Paul Goldschmidt: .293 AVG, 8 HR – veteran presence in the middle of the order

Cincinnati Reds

  • Elly De La Cruz: .333 AVG in June, 18 HR, 55 RBI – 4-game hitting streak
  • TJ Friedl: .293 AVG – leads team in hits and OBP
  • Gavin Lux: .263 AVG, 14 doubles – delivered walk-off hit in Game 2

Team Stats & Trends

CategoryYankeesReds
Record45–3442–38
Road/Home Record21–18 (road)22–17 (home)
Last 10 Games3–77–3
Team ERA (Last 10)2.773.33
Batting Average (L10).235.260

The Yankees have failed to score 4+ runs in 8 of their last 12 games, while the Reds are 32–15 when recording 8+ hits.

Max Fried gives New York a much-needed edge on the mound, but Cincinnati’s red-hot lineup—led by De La Cruz—makes this a close call. Expect a tight game with playoff-level intensity.

How to Watch Yankees vs Reds – June 25, 2025

  • TV Channels: MLB Network, YES Network, FSOH
  • Streaming: Amazon Prime Video, MLB.TV
  • Radio: WFAN 660 AM (Yankees), WLW 700 AM (Reds)

Game Odds

New York Yankees           – 218

Cincinnati Reds                 9.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, June 24, 2025

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