MLB Game Preview: Philadelphia Phillies (68-49) vs. Cincinnati Reds (62-57)

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Match Details

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DateMonday, August 11, 2025
Time6:10 PM ET
VenueGreat American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH
BroadcastMLB Network, NBC Sports Philadelphia, Bally Sports Ohio
StreamingMLB.tv, Fubo, ESPN+ (regional restrictions may apply)

Team Form & Standings

TeamRecordDivision RankLast 10 Games
Phillies68–491st in NL East7–3
Reds62–573rd in NL Central5–5
  • Phillies are riding a 3-game win streak after sweeping the Rangers
  • Reds split a 4-game series with the Pirates, winning the final two games with a 14-run outburst Sunday

Pitching Matchup

TeamStarterStats
PhilliesTaijuan Walker4–5, 3.53 ERA, 60 K in 79 IP
RedsAndrew Abbott8–2, 2.34 ERA, 99 K in 115.1 IP
  • Walker is coming off a 6-inning shutout vs. Baltimore
  • Abbott allowed 4 ER in 6.2 IP vs. Cubs last week; lifetime 0–0 vs. Phillies with a 4.85 ERA

Key Players to Watch

Philadelphia Phillies

  • Bryce Harper: .260 AVG, 17 HR, 49 RBI
  • Trea Turner: .282 AVG, 12 HR, 51 RBI
  • Kyle Schwarber: 41 HR, 95 RBI – 2nd in MLB in both categories
  • Brandon Marsh: 15-for-32 over last 10 games with 4 HR

Cincinnati Reds

  • Elly De La Cruz: .277 AVG, 19 HR, 74 RBI
  • Spencer Steer: .241 AVG, 14 HR – hitting .333 over last 5 games
  • TJ Friedl: .273 AVG, 10 HR, 17 doubles
  • Noelvi Marte: 3-for-5 with HR and 4 RBI in Sunday’s win
  • Phillies are 6–4 ATS in their last 10
  • Reds are 4–6 ATS in their last 10
  • Over has hit in 5 of Phillies’ last 10 games

Game Odds

Philadelphia Phillies      9.5

Cincinnati Reds                 – 124

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Sunday, August 10, 2025

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