Milwaukee Brewers Seek 15th Straight Win Against Cincinnati Reds: Game Preview, Odds, and Key Matchups (August 17, 2025)

Sunday, August 17th, 2025

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Cincinnati Reds: Key NL Central Clash Set for August 17

The Milwaukee Brewers look to continue their red-hot run with a 14-game win streak on the line as they visit the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. First pitch is scheduled for 12:40PM local time, promising a high-stakes matchup between two NL Central rivals.

Pitching Matchup

The Brewers send Jose Quintana (10-4, 3.44 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 69 strikeouts) to the mound, looking to keep Milwaukee’s dominance going. The Reds counter with Andrew Abbott (8-3, 2.41 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 105 strikeouts), who has been a standout arm in their rotation. Oddsmakers give the Brewers a slight edge at -111, with the Reds close behind at -108 and the over/under set at 9.5 runs.

Weather

Today at Great American Ball Park, expect warm conditions with temperatures near the upper 80s, mostly sunny skies, and a minimal chance of precipitation. Light southwest winds around 7-10 mph could slightly affect fly balls, making for ideal baseball weather overall.

Team Insights

Cincinnati Reds (64-60, third in NL Central) hold a solid 35-29 home record and have powered their offense with 125 home runs this season, ranking ninth in the National League. The Milwaukee Brewers (78-44, first in NL Central) are an impressive 36-24 away from home and have gone 58-6 when scoring five or more runs. In their head-to-head meetings in 2025, Milwaukee leads the season series 7-2 over Cincinnati.

Top Performers

For the Reds, Elly De La Cruz has been an offensive catalyst with 25 doubles, three triples, and 19 home runs. Noelvi Marte remains hot, going 14 for 41 (.341) over his last 10 games with six doubles and two home runs.

On the Brewers’ side, Sal Frelick leads Milwaukee with a .294 average, along with 13 doubles, three triples, and nine home runs. Isaac Collins is playing a key role recently, hitting 14 for 39 with two home runs and nine RBIs in his last 10 games.

Recent Performance

The Reds have gone 4-6 in their last 10 contests, posting a .251 team batting average with a 3.74 ERA and narrowly outscoring opponents by one run. The Brewers, however, are a perfect 10-0 over that same span, hitting .296 as a team, recording a 3.42 ERA, and outscoring their opponents by an impressive 41 runs.

Injury Report

Reds: Chase Burns (15-Day IL, elbow), Nick Lodolo (15-Day IL, finger), Wade Miley (60-Day IL, flexor), Ian Gibaut (15-Day IL, shoulder), Rhett Lowder (60-Day IL, fore

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