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Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers: Preview, Predictions and Picks for April 6, 2025

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Apr 6, 2025 3:28 PM
The Cincinnati Reds, looking to bounce back from a sluggish start, travel to American Family Field to take on the Milwaukee Brewers, who are riding high after a strong home stand. Fresh off a 4-hit performance, Brewers' Mikey Frelick will aim to continue his hot streak against the Reds, who are struggling on the road with a 1-2 record. The Brewers will look to build on their 4-2 home record and extend their series lead over the Reds on Sunday.
Cincinnati Reds vs Milwaukee Brewers

Current Odds

CIN
MIL
Over
10.5
+135
Under
9.5
+140
CIN
+6.5
+180
MIL
-6.5
-179
CIN
ML
+20000
MIL
ML
-10000

Reds vs Brewers statistics

Stat Reds Brewers
Hits 63 (17th) 69 (14th)
Batting Average .215 (23rd) .226 (17th)
Runs Batted In 37 (11th) 30 (Tied-18th)
Runs 37 (Tied-12th) 34 (Tied-15th)
Home Runs 11 (Tied-8th) 7 (Tied-20th)
Walks 19 (Tied-28th) 30 (Tied-11th)
Stolen Bases 4 (Tied-20th) 9 (Tied-8th)
Strikeouts 70 (14th) 89 (Tied-28th)
Pitches 1189 (20th) 1357 (4th)

Milwaukee Brewers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/5/25 vs Cincinnati Reds L 11-7
4/4/25 vs Cincinnati Reds W 3-2
4/3/25 vs Cincinnati Reds W 1-0
4/2/25 vs Kansas City Royals W 3-2 F/11
4/1/25 vs Kansas City Royals W 5-0

Cincinnati Reds recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
4/5/25 @ Milwaukee Brewers W 11-7
4/4/25 @ Milwaukee Brewers L 3-2
4/3/25 @ Milwaukee Brewers L 1-0
4/2/25 vs Texas Rangers L 1-0
4/1/25 vs Texas Rangers L 1-0

Milwaukee Brewers injuries

  • Nick Mears (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Tobias Myers (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Aaron Civale (SP): 15-Day-IL
  • Aaron Ashby (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Brandon Woodruff (SP): 15-Day-IL

Cincinnati Reds injuries

  • Matt McLain (SS): Day-To-Day
  • Alexis Diaz (RP): 15-Day-IL
  • Tyler Stephenson (C): 10-Day-IL
  • Austin Hays (LF): 10-Day-IL
  • Andrew Abbott (SP): 15-Day-IL

Reds vs Brewers game info

Type Info
Venue American Family Field
Location Milwaukee, Wisconsin
First pitch Sun 2:10 PM
TV Tele
Temperature 45°
Chance of Rain 0%

Reds vs Brewers predictions

The Cincinnati Reds, with a mixed start to their season, have a few players to keep your eyes on as they face off against the Milwaukee Brewers. Carson Spiers, projected to start on the mound, might struggle a bit with walks and earned runs. You might see him give up some runs, but let's not count him out just yet. Elly De La Cruz can be quite the game-changer at the plate with his potential to rack up RBIs. If he channels his best, the Reds could capitalize on his batting prowess. TJ Friedl, the team's leader in batting average, is another asset who could deliver a solid performance. The Reds' fate lies in how well these players execute their opportunities on the field.

Turning to the Milwaukee Brewers, they have their own stars ready to shine, especially with Sal Frelick, who's been on an absolute tear, recently nabbing a four-hit game. Expect him to keep the momentum going as he takes charge with his impressive batting average. Team dynamo Brice Turang and the consistent William Contreras are poised to help keep the bases busy with their hitting capabilities. Chad Patrick, expected on the mound for the Brewers, should turn in a promising performance, keeping the Reds at bay by minimizing runs with his precision in striking out batters. It's looking like a battle of skill, one where the Brewers hope to edge out the Reds by leveraging their strengths.

As for who might walk away victorious, it's anything but clear-cut. The Brewers hold a slight edge going into this duel with their more confident home record and the tragic hero potential of players like Frelick. Yet, the Cincinnati Reds have some resilient bats and a hunger for a road win. Ultimately, if the Brewers' pitching can keep the Reds from racking up early scores, they could very well come out on top. Betting on the home team seems logical here, but baseball has a way of making fools of even the wisest predictions. What do you think—are the Brewers your pick to win this face-off at American Family Field?

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