Milwaukee Brewers Look to Extend 12-Game Win Streak Against Cincinnati Reds: Aug. 15, 2025 Preview, Odds & Key Players

Friday, August 15th, 2025

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Cincinnati Reds: NL Central Showdown at Great American Ball Park

The Milwaukee Brewers (76-44, first in the NL Central) travel to Cincinnati for a key divisional matchup against the Cincinnati Reds (64-58, third in the NL Central) on Friday evening. This will be the eighth meeting between the two teams this season, with Milwaukee holding a commanding 5-2 lead in the series.

Weather

Fans attending the game at Great American Ball Park can expect warm and mostly sunny conditions, with temperatures peaking near 85°F. Minimal chances of precipitation and light southwest winds at 5-10 mph will provide ideal weather for baseball.

Pitching Matchup

The Brewers have yet to announce their starting pitcher for this contest. The Cincinnati Reds are set to start Nick Martinez, who brings a 10-9 record, a 4.49 ERA, a 1.19 WHIP, and 97 strikeouts to the mound. Sportsbooks currently list the Brewers as -138 favorites, with the Reds at +118, and an over/under of 9 runs for the game.

Team Form and Stats

The Brewers arrive in Cincinnati riding an impressive 12-game win streak. Milwaukee has excelled on the road, posting a 34-24 record as visitors. Their pitching staff is among the best in the league, boasting the third-best team ERA in baseball at 3.59.

Cincinnati, third in the NL Central, has a solid 35-27 record at home. Reds hitters own a collective .247 batting average, ranking ninth among National League clubs.

Standout Players

Elly De La Cruz continues to be the Reds' offensive leader with a .277 batting average, 24 doubles, three triples, 19 home runs, 52 walks, and 74 RBI. Noelvi Marte is heating up, going 12 for 39 with a homer and seven RBI over Cincinnati's last 10 games.

For Milwaukee, Christian Yelich leads the way with 13 doubles and 23 home runs on the season. Joey Ortiz has tallied 14 hits in his last 36 at-bats, including five doubles in the Brewers’ last 10 outings.

Recent Performance

Over their past 10 games, the Reds are 6-4 with a .247 team average and a 3.10 ERA, outscoring opponents by nine runs. The Brewers, meanwhile, are a perfect 10-0 in their last 10, hitting .292 as a team and posting a 2.80 ERA, outscoring their opponents by a staggering 51 runs.

Injury Updates

Cincinnati Reds

Key players on the injured list include Nick Lodolo (15-Day IL, finger), Wade Miley (60-Day IL, flexor), Ian Gibaut (15-Day IL, shoulder), Rhett Lowder (60-Day IL, forearm), Carson Spiers (60-Day IL, shoulder), Tyler Callihan (60-Day IL, forearm), Brandon Williamson (60-Day IL, elbow), and Julian Aguiar (60-Day IL, elbow).