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The Cincinnati Reds couldn’t manage to score a run last night in the series opener in Houston. Tonight they will try and get the offense going against the Astros and even up the series. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10pm ET.
Starting Lineups
Starting Pitchers
Brady Singer
After back-to-back strong starts to end April, Brady Singer didn’t have his best outing the last time out when he was in Atlanta as he allowed four runs on seven hits in 6.0 innings.
This season he’s held both lefties and righties to a low average and low on-base percentages. Right-handed hitters have not hit for any power against him this season. Left-handed hitters, though, have shown a good amount of power against him so far in 2025.
Splits
Split
PA
H
2B
3B
HR
BB
K
AVG
OBP
SLG
RHH
69
12
3
0
1
5
16
.191
.261
.286
LHH
93
19
3
1
4
9
22
.229
.301
.434
Pitch Usage
4-seam
2-seam
Slider
Cutter
Velo
92.0
92.5
82.3
88.3
Usage
11%
42%
34%
13%
Lance McCullers Jr.
Tonight will be just the second start in the big leagues for Lance McCullers Jr. since 2022. After a series of injuries cost him both the 2023 and 2024 seasons, he returned to the mound last week. Due to his time off the mound, we’re not going to look at his past splits – it’s simply too far in the past to think it’s important information.
Pitch Usage (AAA rehab & MLB in 2025)
4-sm
2-sm
Cutter
Curve
Slider
Change
Velo
91.8
92.1
87.0
81.6
82.5
87.2
Usage
21%
8%
2%
20%
20%
29%
When and Where
Game time: 7:10pm ET
Where: Daikin Park
Watch: FanDuel Sports Network Ohio, MLB.tv
Listen: 700 WLW AM (Cincinnati area)
Forecast: They have a retractable roof
News and Notes
Jake Fraley to the injured list
The Reds made it official this afternoon, sending Jake Fraley to the 10-day injured list with left calf tenderness. He’s been replaced on the roster by Connor Joe.
Wade Miley starting tonight in Dayton
The down time for Wade Miley after exiting his last rehab start after feeling something tighten up in his groin area was not very long. He’s on the mound tonight in Dayton to start for the Dragons.
Success at futility?
Reds have been under .500 at the 40-game mark in each of the last 12 seasons.
— Joel Luckhaupt (@jluckhaupt.bsky.social) May 9, 2025 at 10:45 PM
*It’s been 84 years Meme*
Division Standings
Team
W
L
GB
Playoff Odds
Chicago
22
17
0.0
67.5%
St. Louis
20
19
2.0
23.2%
Milwaukee
19
20
3.0
18.9%
Cincinnati
19
21
3.5
8.3%
Pittsburgh
13
26
9.0
1.0%
Playoff Odds via Fangraphs
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