San Diego Padres vs. Cincinnati Reds Game Preview (June 29)

Sunday, June 29th, 2025

San Diego Padres at Cincinnati Reds Preview - June 29, 2025

The San Diego Padres (45-37, second in the NL West) take on the Cincinnati Reds (43-40, fourth in the NL Central) on Sunday, June 29, 2025.

The game is scheduled for 1:40 p.m. EDT at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.

Pitching Probables

Padres: Stephen Kolek (3-3, 3.95 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 42 strikeouts)

Reds: Nick Lodolo (5-5, 3.63 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, 80 strikeouts)

Odds

Reds -136, Padres +114; over/under is 9 runs

Game Outlook

Both the Cincinnati Reds and the San Diego Padres are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday. This matchup is the third time these teams meet this season.

Cincinnati is 43-40 overall and 23-19 at home. Reds pitchers have a collective 3.85 ERA, which ranks eighth in the NL.

San Diego is 45-37 overall and 20-23 on the road. The Padres have the third-ranked team ERA in the NL at 3.68.

Top Performers

For the Reds, Spencer Steer has 13 doubles, a triple and nine home runs. Elly De La Cruz is 13 for 40 with a double, two triples and two home runs over the past 10 games.

For the Padres, Manny Machado has a .297 batting average to lead the team, with 20 doubles and 13 home runs. Luis Arraez is 13 for 43 with a home run and four RBI over the last 10 games.

Last 10 Games

Reds: 5-5, .246 batting average, 4.14 ERA, outscored by three runs

Padres: 6-4, .238 batting average, 3.98 ERA, outscored by two runs

Injuries

Reds: 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: 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 visit the Cincinnati Reds on June 29, 2025, aiming to win the series. Stephen Kolek starts for the Padres against Nick Lodolo for the Reds. Key offensive players include Manny Machado for San Diego and Spencer Steer for Cincinnati. Both teams are dealing with multiple injuries across their rosters.

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