MLB: Cincinnati Reds at Philadelphia Phillies Game Preview - July 5, 2025

Saturday, July 5th, 2025

Cincinnati Reds Face Philadelphia Phillies in Saturday Showdown

The Cincinnati Reds (46-42, fourth in the NL Central) are set to play the Philadelphia Phillies (51-37, first in the NL East) on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at 4:05 p.m. EDT in Philadelphia. The Reds currently lead the series against the Phillies 1-0.

Philadelphia holds a 51-37 overall record with a strong 28-16 performance at home. The Phillies have been particularly effective when scoring at least five runs, boasting a 33-6 record in such games.

Cincinnati has a 46-42 overall record and is 22-23 in road games. The Reds have found success when their offense is clicking, going 36-17 in games where they collect at least eight hits.

Pitching Probables

Reds: Nick Lodolo (5-5, 3.52 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 85 strikeouts)

Phillies: Ranger Suarez (7-2, 2.00 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 67 strikeouts)

Odds

Phillies -174, Reds +146; over/under is 8 1/2 runs

Top Performers

Philadelphia Phillies

Kyle Schwarber has been a key offensive force for the Phillies with 11 doubles, a triple, and 26 home runs. Edmundo Sosa is currently hot, going 7 for 24 with three doubles, a triple, a home run, and four RBI over the last 10 games.

Cincinnati Reds

Spencer Steer leads the Reds offense with 14 doubles, a triple, 10 home runs, and 37 RBI. Elly De La Cruz has been performing well recently, batting 15 for 42 with a triple and a home run over the last 10 contests.

Last 10 Games

Phillies: 4-6 record, .251 batting average, 2.72 ERA, outscored opponents by eight runs

Reds: 6-4 record, .262 batting average, 4.60 ERA, outscored opponents by four runs

Injuries

Philadelphia Phillies

Aaron Nola: 60-Day IL (ankle)

Cincinnati 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)

In summary

The Cincinnati Reds (46-42) face the Philadelphia Phillies (51-37) at Citizens Bank Park on July 5, 2025, at 4:05 p.m. EDT. The Reds currently lead the series 1-0. Cincinnati is scheduled to start Nick Lodolo (5-5, 3.52 ERA), while Philadelphia counters with Ranger Suarez (7-2, 2.00 ERA). The Phillies are favored with a moneyline of -174, and the over/under is set at 8 1/2 runs. Key players include the Phillies' Kyle Schwarber and the Reds' Spencer Steer and Elly De La Cruz. Philadelphia has a 4-6 record in their last 10 games with a 2.72 ERA, while Cincinnati is 6-4 with a 4.60 ERA in the same span. Both teams have multiple players on the injured list entering the contest.

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