Miami Marlins at Cincinnati Reds Game Preview | July 7, 2025

Monday, July 7th, 2025

The Cincinnati Reds (46-44, fourth in the NL Central) host the Miami Marlins (40-48, third in the NL East) at Great American Ball Park on Monday at 7:10 p.m. EDT to begin a four-game series.

Cincinnati holds a 24-19 record at home, contributing to their 46-44 overall standing. The Reds pitching staff boasts a collective 3.96 ERA, placing them ninth in the NL.

The Miami Marlins are 20-21 on the road and 40-48 overall. Miami has demonstrated success when outhitting opponents, holding a 33-8 record in such games. This is the fourth meeting between the teams this season.

Pitching Probables

Marlins: Janson Junk (2-1, 3.62 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 33 strikeouts)

Reds: Brady Singer (7-6, 4.36 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 80 strikeouts)

Betting Odds

Reds -138, Marlins +116; over/under is 9 runs

Top Performers

Reds

Elly De La Cruz has 15 doubles, two triples and 18 home runs for the Reds. Spencer Steer is 14 for 36 with three doubles and four home runs over the past 10 games.

Marlins

Kyle Stowers leads the Marlins with 16 home runs while slugging .514. Otto Lopez is 9 for 39 with three home runs and 13 RBI over the last 10 games.

Last 10 Games

Reds

Record: 4-6, .231 batting average, 5.13 ERA, outscored by eight runs

Marlins

Record: 7-3, .246 batting average, 3.66 ERA, outscored opponents by 14 runs

Injuries

Reds

Ian Gibaut: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Jake Fraley: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Connor Joe: 10-Day IL (illness), Wade Miley: 15-Day IL (flexor), Rhett Lowder: 60-Day IL (forearm), Hunter Greene: 15-Day IL (groin), Carson Spiers: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Tyler Callihan: 60-Day IL (forearm), Brandon Williamson: 60-Day IL (elbow), Julian Aguiar: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Marlins

Max Meyer: 60-Day IL (hip), Ryan Weathers: 60-Day IL (lat), Jesus Tinoco: 15-Day IL (forearm), Rob Brantly: 60-Day IL (lat), Griffin Conine: 60-Day IL (arm), Andrew Nardi: 60-Day IL (back), Braxton Garrett: 60-Day IL (elbow)

In summary

The Cincinnati Reds host the Miami Marlins at Great American Ball Park on Monday, July 7, 2025, at 7:10 p.m. EDT to open a four-game series. The Reds hold a 46-44 overall record and are 24-19 at home, starting Brady Singer (7-6, 4.36 ERA). The Marlins are 40-48 overall and 20-21 on the road, starting Janson Junk (2-1, 3.62 ERA). Key performers include Elly De La Cruz and Spencer Steer for the Reds, and Kyle Stowers and Otto Lopez for the Marlins. The Marlins have performed better in their last 10 games (7-3) compared to the Reds (4-6). Both teams have multiple players on the injured list.

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