Cincinnati Reds vs. Detroit Tigers Game Preview - June 15, 2025

Sunday, June 15th, 2025

Cincinnati Reds (36-35, fourth in the NL Central) vs. Detroit Tigers (46-26, first in the AL Central)

Detroit; Sunday, 12:05 p.m. EDT

Pitching Matchup

Reds: Wade Miley (1-0, 9.00 ERA, 2.14 WHIP, two strikeouts)

Tigers: Sawyer Gipson-Long (0-0, 4.32 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, eight strikeouts)

Betting Odds

Tigers -185, Reds +153; over/under is 9 runs

Game Outlook

BOTTOM LINE: Both the Detroit Tigers and the Cincinnati Reds are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday.

Detroit is 24-10 in home games and 46-26 overall. Tigers hitters have a collective .410 slugging percentage to rank eighth in MLB.

Cincinnati has an 18-19 record in road games and a 36-35 record overall. Reds pitchers have a collective 3.85 ERA, which ranks eighth in the NL.

Sunday's game is the third time these teams meet this season.

Key Players

Tigers Top Performers

Spencer Torkelson has 15 doubles and 16 home runs for the Tigers. Wenceel Perez is 10 for 37 with three doubles, two home runs and five RBI over the last 10 games.

Reds Top Performers

Gavin Lux has 14 doubles, a triple and two home runs for the Reds. TJ Friedl is 8 for 35 with four home runs over the last 10 games.

Recent Form

Tigers Last 10 Games

6-4, .256 batting average, 4.34 ERA, outscored by seven runs

Reds Last 10 Games

7-3, .263 batting average, 4.45 ERA, outscored opponents by eight runs

Injury Report

Tigers Injuries

Jackson Jobe: 60-Day IL (flexor), Jason Foley: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Alex Cobb: 60-Day IL (hip), Matt Vierling: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Reese Olson: 15-Day IL (finger), Ty Madden: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Jose Urquidy: 60-Day IL (elbow), Alex Lange: 60-Day IL (lat)

Reds Injuries

Rhett Lowder: 60-Day IL (forearm), Hunter Greene: 15-Day IL (groin), Austin Hays: 10-Day IL (foot), Carson Spiers: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Tyler Callihan: 60-Day IL (forearm), Noelvi Marte: 10-Day IL (side), Jeimer Candelario: 10-Day IL (back), Brandon Williamson: 60-Day IL (elbow), Julian Aguiar: 60-Day IL (elbow)

In summary

The Cincinnati Reds (36-35) face the Detroit Tigers (46-26) in Detroit on Sunday at 12:05 p.m. EDT, with both teams aiming for a series win. Wade Miley pitches for the Reds against Sawyer Gipson-Long for the Tigers. Detroit holds a 24-10 home record and leads the AL Central, while Cincinnati is 18-19 on the road and fourth in the NL Central. This is the third meeting of the season between the two clubs.

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