Philadelphia Phillies vs. Cincinnati Reds: Game Preview, Odds & Key Matchups for August 12, 2025

Tuesday, August 12th, 2025

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Cincinnati Reds: Game Preview and Key Matchups

The Philadelphia Phillies (69-49), first in the NL East, are set to face the Cincinnati Reds (62-58), who are third in the NL Central, at Great American Ball Park. The action begins at 6:40 p.m. EDT as Philadelphia aims to extend their four-game road winning streak against a resilient Cincinnati squad.

Pitching Probables

The Phillies will send Ranger Suarez (8-5, 2.94 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 98 strikeouts) to the mound. For the Reds, Brady Singer (9-9, 4.53 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 113 strikeouts) will get the start. The Phillies enter as -152 favorites, while the Reds are listed at +126. The over/under is set at 9 runs.

Team Performance and Season Series

Cincinnati holds a 33-27 record at home and boasts the eighth-best on-base percentage in the National League at .318. Philadelphia sits at 32-28 in road games and has posted a dominant 30-14 record in games in which they have not surrendered a home run.

This contest marks the fifth meeting between these two teams in the 2025 season, with the Phillies holding a 3-1 advantage in the season series.

Top Performers

Gavin Lux leads the charge for the Reds, posting a .276 batting average, along with 20 doubles, one triple, four home runs, 43 walks, and 43 RBI. Over the past 10 games, Noelvi Marte has added a spark, going 13-for-41 with a home run and five RBI.

For Philadelphia, Kyle Schwarber has been the power source, piling up 60 extra-base hits, including 17 doubles, a triple, and 42 home runs. Brandon Marsh has been red-hot recently, going 13-for-29 with five doubles, four home runs, and seven RBI in his last 10 games.

Recent Trends

Cincinnati Reds (Last 10 Games)

Record: 5-5 | Batting Average: .233 | ERA: 3.62 | Run Differential: -5

Philadelphia Phillies (Last 10 Games)

Record: 8-2 | Batting Average: .258 | ERA: 2.40 | Run Differential: +26

Injury Report

Cincinnati Reds

Nick Lodolo (15-Day IL, finger), Wade Miley (60-Day IL, flexor), Ian Gibaut (15-Day IL, shoulder), Rhett Lowder (60-Day IL, forearm), Hunter Greene (15-Day IL, groin), Carson Spiers (60-Day IL, shoulder), Tyler Callihan (60-Day IL

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