Aug. 14, 2026 Updated 11:13 am EDT
The Cincinnati Reds host the Miami Marlins to open a three-game series at Great American Ball Park, with first pitch at 6:10 p.m. ET on Friday. Chase Burns (13-2, 2.61 ERA) will start for the Reds, who are 58-62 this season and fourth in the NL Central. Sandy Alcantara (13-6, 3.52 ERA) is the expected starter for the Marlins, who are 62-60 and third in the NL East.
How to watch Miami Marlins vs. Cincinnati RedsMarlins vs. Reds odds
Favorite Moneyline: Reds -118
Underdog Moneyline: Marlins -102
Total: 8
Total Over Odds: -102
Total Under Odds: -118
Injury reportsReds
Spencer Steer: 10 Day IL (Wrist), Tony Santillan: 15 Day IL (Oblique), Hunter Greene: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Graham Ashcraft: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Brandon Williamson: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Blake Dunn: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Marlins
Kyle Stowers: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Max Meyer: 15 Day IL (Neck), William Kempner: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Anthony Bender: 15 Day IL (Shin), Adam Mazur: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Andrew Nardi: 60 Day IL (Ribs), Robby Snelling: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Ronny Henriquez: 60 Day IL (Elbow)
Stats to know
Cincinnati’s Sal Stewart has hit 26 home runs this season, which ranks 11th in MLB. He has also tallied 88 RBIs (2nd in MLB) and has scored 68 runs. In 520 plate appearances, he has recorded a .259 BA, .337 OBP and .480 SLG with a 10.2% walk rate and a 22.1% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording 12 steals on 16 attempts.
In 453 plate appearances, Elly De La Cruz has slashed .268/.349/.489 this season. He has hit 20 long balls and driven in 56 runs with a strikeout rate of 26.7% and a walk rate of 10.8%. He has 21 stolen bases on 27 attempts. He has come around to score 68 times.
Otto Lopez is hitting for a .312 BA, .344 OBP and .460 SLG with a 13.1% strikeout rate and a 4.7% walk rate. His OPS is .804 and he has scored 72 runs. In 511 plate appearances, he has hit nine home runs and driven in 53 runs. Lopez has recorded 23 steals on 27 attempts.
In 510 plate appearances, Xavier Edwards has slashed .282/.362/.386 this season. He has hit six long balls and driven in 46 runs with a strikeout rate of 13.3% and a walk rate of 11.6%. He has stolen 18 bases on 23 attempts and has scored 55 runs.
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