San Diego Padres at Cincinnati Reds: June 28 Preview

Saturday, June 28th, 2025

The San Diego Padres (44-37, third in the NL West) visit the Cincinnati Reds (43-39, fourth in the NL Central) on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

The game is scheduled to start at 4:10 p.m. EDT in Cincinnati.

Game Details

The Cincinnati Reds host the San Diego Padres after Spencer Steer delivered a standout performance, hitting three home runs against the Padres on Friday.

This is the second meeting between the two teams this season.

Pitching Matchup

Padres: Randy Vasquez (3-4, 3.60 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 45 strikeouts)

Reds: Andrew Abbott (7-1, 1.79 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, 72 strikeouts)

Betting Information

Reds -156, Padres +130; over/under is 9 1/2 runs.

Team Analysis

Cincinnati Reds

Cincinnati holds a 43-39 overall record, including a 23-18 mark at home. The Reds have demonstrated success when their offense is clicking, owning a 33-15 record in games where they record at least eight hits.

San Diego Padres

San Diego comes into the game with a 44-37 overall record. Their road performance stands at 19-23. The Padres pitching staff has been a strength, posting a collective 3.67 ERA, which ranks third in the National League.

Top Performers

Reds Top Performers

TJ Friedl is a key contributor for the Reds, leading the team with a .284 batting average. He has added 13 doubles, two triples, eight home runs, 39 walks, and 30 RBI.

Spencer Steer has been particularly hot recently, going 16 for 39 with four home runs and nine RBI over the last 10 games.

Padres Top Performers

Manny Machado is a power threat for the Padres, with 13 home runs and 47 RBI. He also boasts a .295 batting average and has drawn 31 walks.

Luis Arraez has been hitting well over the past 10 games, recording 15 hits in 43 at-bats, including a triple and four RBI.

Recent Performance (Last 10 Games)

Reds: 6-4 record, .238 batting average, 3.63 ERA, even run differential.

Padres: 5-5 record, .234 batting average, 4.44 ERA, outscored by six runs.

Injuries

Reds Injuries

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).

Padres Injuries

Ryan Bergert: 15-Day IL (forearm), Yu Darvish: 60-Day IL (elbow), Michael King: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Logan Gillaspie: 15-Day IL (oblique), Jhony Brito: 60-Day IL (forearm), Joe Musgrove: 60-Day IL (elbow).

In summary

The San Diego Padres face the Cincinnati Reds on June 28, 2025, at 4:10 p.m. EDT in Cincinnati. The Reds feature starting pitcher Andrew Abbott (7-1, 1.79 ERA) opposing the Padres' Randy Vasquez (3-4, 3.60 ERA). Cincinnati holds a 43-39 record and is strong at home (23-18), while San Diego is 44-37 overall with a solid road record (19-23) and the third-best ERA in the NL. Key players to watch include the Reds' hot-hitting Spencer Steer and TJ Friedl, and the Padres' Manny Machado and Luis Arraez. The Reds are favored in the betting odds with an over/under of 9.5 runs. Both teams have several players currently on the injured list.

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