Philadelphia Phillies vs. Cincinnati Reds: July 4, 2025 MLB Game Preview

Friday, July 4th, 2025

The Philadelphia Phillies host the Cincinnati Reds at Citizens Bank Park on July 4, 2025, at 1:05 PM EDT. This marks the first meeting between the two teams this season.

Matchup Details

The Philadelphia Phillies hold a 51-36 overall record and sit first in the NL East. They have a strong home record at 28-15. The Phillies boast the second-ranked team on-base percentage in the NL at .330.

The Cincinnati Reds enter the game with a 45-42 record overall, placing them fourth in the NL Central. Their road record stands at 21-23. Cincinnati hitters collectively bat .247, which ranks seventh in the NL.

Pitching Probables

Reds: Andrew Abbott (7-1, 1.79 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 76 strikeouts)

Phillies: Jesus Luzardo (7-4, 4.06 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 111 strikeouts)

Odds

Phillies -160, Reds +134; over/under is 8 1/2 runs

Top Performers

For the Phillies, Kyle Schwarber has recorded 10 doubles, a triple, and 26 home runs, batting .247. Trea Turner is hitting well over the past 10 games, going 12 for 41 with a double and two home runs.

For the Reds, Elly De La Cruz is a key contributor with 15 doubles, two triples, 18 home runs, and 58 RBI. Spencer Steer has been hot recently, batting 16 for 38 with a double, a triple, four home runs, and 10 RBI over the past 10 games.

Recent Form

Last 10 Games

Phillies: 5-5 record, .245 batting average, 1.99 ERA, outscored opponents by 17 runs.

Reds: 6-4 record, .250 batting average, 4.10 ERA, outscored opponents by four runs.

Injuries

Phillies: Aaron Nola: 60-Day IL (ankle)

Reds: Spencer Steer: day-to-day (hand), Ian Gibaut: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Jake Fraley: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Connor Joe: 10-Day IL (illness), Wade Miley: 15-Day IL (flexor), Graham Ashcraft: 15-Day IL (groin), Rhett Lowder: 60-Day IL (forearm), Hunter Greene: 15-Day IL (groin), Carson Spiers: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Tyler Callihan: 60-Day IL (forearm), Noelvi Marte: 10-Day IL (side), Brandon Williamson: 60-Day IL (elbow), Julian Aguiar: 60-Day IL (elbow)

In summary

The Philadelphia Phillies (51-36, 1st NL East) host the Cincinnati Reds (45-42, 4th NL Central) on July 4, 2025, at 1:05 PM EDT. Phillies pitcher Jesus Luzardo faces Reds pitcher Andrew Abbott. Philadelphia is favored with strong home performance and on-base percentage, while Cincinnati seeks to improve its road record. Key performers include Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner for the Phillies, and Elly De La Cruz and Spencer Steer for the Reds. Recent form shows the Phillies with a slightly better run differential despite similar records over the last 10 games. Both teams have notable players on the injury list.

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