A series opener between the Houston Astros (75-62) and Cincinnati Reds (65-73) is scheduled for Monday at 4:10 PM ET, at Great American Ball Park.
The Reds’ upcoming three-game set with the Astros will conclude on Thursday. Read on for details and insights on the series as it plays out.
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How to Watch Reds vs. Astros Series on TV or Streaming
- Monday at 4:10 PM ET (Julian Aguiar vs. Justin Verlander): SCHN | Watch on Fubo
- Wednesday at 6:40 PM ET (Julian Aguiar vs. Spencer Arrighetti): BSOH | Watch on Fubo
- Thursday at 1:10 PM ET (Nick Martínez vs. Hunter Brown): SCHN | Watch on Fubo
Reds’ Leading Hitters
- Elly De La Cruz has 138 hits with 31 doubles, eight triples, 22 home runs, 59 walks and 61 RBI. He’s also stolen 61 bases.
- Spencer Steer has 116 hits with 30 doubles, two triples, 19 home runs, 62 walks and 85 RBI. He’s also stolen 22 bases.
- Jonathan India has 26 doubles, a triple, 13 home runs, 64 walks and 52 RBI (115 total hits). He’s also swiped 12 bases.
- Tyler Stephenson has put up 99 hits with 23 doubles, a triple, 18 home runs and 39 walks. He has driven in 55 runs with one stolen base.
Astros’ Leading Hitters
- Yordan Alvarez has 150 hits with 29 doubles, two triples, 30 home runs, 61 walks and 73 RBI. He’s also stolen six bases.
- Jose Altuve has 24 doubles, 18 home runs, 39 walks and 57 RBI (161 total hits). He’s also swiped 20 bases.
- Alex Bregman has 26 doubles, two triples, 21 home runs, 37 walks and 61 RBI (131 total hits). He has swiped three bases.
- Yainer Diaz has 146 hits with 22 doubles, three triples, 16 home runs and 19 walks. He has driven in 75 runs with two stolen bases.
Reds Pitching Rankings
- The pitching staff for the Reds has a collective 8.7 K/9, which ranks 11th in the majors.
- Cincinnati has a 4.19 team ERA that ranks 21st across all MLB pitching staffs.
- The Reds have the 15th-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.261).
- The Reds allow the 24th-fewest home runs in baseball (168 total, 1.2 per game).
Astros Pitching Rankings
- The Astros have a 9.3 K/9 this season as a pitching staff, second-best in baseball.
- Houston pitchers have a combined ERA of 3.70 ERA this year, fifth-best in baseball.
- The Astros have a combined WHIP of 1.238 as a pitching staff, which ranks 11th in MLB.
- The Astros have given up the 16th-fewest long balls so far this season with 153 home runs allowed.
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Reds Injury Report
Jeimer Candelario: 10 Day IL (Toe), Nick Lodolo: 15 Day IL (Finger), Hunter Greene: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Andrew Abbott: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Christian Encarnacion-Strand: 60 Day IL (Hand), Ian Gibaut: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Tejay Antone: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Austin Wynns: 60 Day IL (Teres), Nick Martini: 60 Day IL (Thumb), Graham Ashcraft: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Christian Roa: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Stuart Fairchild: 60 Day IL (Thumb), Matt McLain: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)
Astros Injury Report
Jose Urquidy: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Luis Garcia: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Oliver Ortega: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Cristian Javier: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Kyle Tucker: 60 Day IL (Shin), Lance McCullers Jr.: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Penn Murfee: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Kendall Graveman: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Bennett Sousa: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), J.P. France: 60 Day IL (Undisclosed), Alex Bregman: day-to-day (Elbow)