Cincinnati Reds vs Milwaukee Brewers LIVE MLB Postgame Show Chatterbox Reds | Podcast, Highlights
Craig and Cory will be LIVE in the 9th inning as the Cincinnati Reds (64-59, third in NL Central) host the Milwaukee Brewers (77-44, first in NL Central) at Great American Ball Park for a pivotal NL Central clash at 6:40 p.m. EDT. The Brewers, riding a franchise-tying 13-game winning streak, aim to break their record with a 14th consecutive victory, while the Reds fight to stay in the wild card race, sitting just half a game back of the final NL spot.
Milwaukee’s dominance is fueled by a potent offense, averaging 5.2 runs per game, led by Christian Yelich’s 25 homers and 86 RBIs, including a four-hit, two-homer performance in Friday’s 10-8 comeback from an 8-1 deficit. Brice Turang adds spark with a .272 xBA and 31 steals. The Brewers’ pitching staff, with a 3.63 ERA, ranks third in MLB, and starter Quinn Priester (11-2, 3.49 ERA) has been stellar, allowing just one run in two innings against Cincinnati this season. Milwaukee’s 6-2 edge in the season series and 43-16 record since June 1 underscore their momentum.
The Reds counter with a scrappy offense (.247 BA, .318 OBP) driven by Elly De La Cruz’s 19 homers and 31 steals. Miguel Andujar’s recent surge (12-for-29, three homers) provides firepower, but their .390 slugging ranks 20th, exposing a lack of consistent power. Starter Zack Littell (9-8, 3.60 ERA), acquired from Tampa Bay, has a 1.80 ERA against Milwaukee but struggles with hard-hit balls, ranking in the bottom quarter for xBA and barrel rate. Cincinnati’s pitching (3.85 ERA) and injury-riddled roster, including Chase Burns (elbow) and Nick Lodolo (finger), could hinder their upset bid.
Weather should favor hitters, with mid-80s temperatures and light winds. Betting odds favor Milwaukee (-130) over Cincinnati (+110), with a 9-run over/under, reflecting expectations of offense. The Brewers’ superior hitting (.259 BA, .405 SLG) and pitching edge, combined with their 35-24 road record, make them favorites, but the Reds’ home-field grit (35-28) and desperation for a wild card push could keep it close. Expect Milwaukee’s momentum to prevail unless Cincinnati’s small-ball sparks an early lead.
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Andrew Abbott, Julian Aguiar, Graham Ashcraft, Scott Barlow, Emilio Pagán, Fernando Cruz, Alexis Díaz, Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo, Nick Martinez, Tony Santillan, Carson Spiers, Brent Suter, Rhett Lowder, Brandon Williamson, Tyler Stephenson, José Trevino, Jeimer Candelario, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Matt McLain, Elly De La Cruz, Santiago Espinal, Jonathan India, Noelvi Marte, Edwin Ríos, Will Benson, TJ Friedl, Jake Fraley, Stuart Fairchild, Austin Hays, Spencer Steer, Jacob Hurtubise, Blake Dunn, Cooper Bowman
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