Game Preview: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Cincinnati Reds — August 12, 2025
Match Overview
On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, the Philadelphia Phillies (69–49) visit the Cincinnati Reds (62–58) at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. First pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. ET, marking the second game of a three-game series
Recent Form & Team Outlook
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Phillies: Riding strong momentum, the Phillies earned a 4–1 victory in the series opener, thanks to key offensive bursts—a 4-run 8th inning highlighted by contributions from Trea Turner, Weston Wilson, and a 42nd home run from Kyle Schwarber . They’ve won 8 of their last 10 games, forming an impressive 4-game winning streak, and remain firmly atop the NL East
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Reds: With a 62–58 record, Cincinnati sits just outside a playoff spot and continues its postseason push. Though they dropped the series opener, the Reds showcased resilience earlier with a 14–8 win over Pittsburgh. Adding to their momentum, ace Hunter Greene returns from injury on Wednesday, bolstering their pitching rotation .
Matchup Insights
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Pitching Matchup: The Phillies will send Ranger Suárez to the mound—he’s had success against the Reds, holding a 2.12 ERA over nine career appearances (five starts) .
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Player Spotlight:
• Kyle Schwarber leads the Phillies with 42 home runs and 97 RBIs, ranking among NL leaders in both categories .
• From the Reds’ side, Austin Hays—a former Phillie—has underperformed in August, managing just 3 hits in 40 at-bats (.100 average); however, he’s still drawing some walks .
Betting Lines & Predictions
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Odds: Philadelphia is favored at –153 on the moneyline, with Cincinnati at +127. The over/under is set at 9 runs, and the Phillies are −1.5 on the run line .
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Game Projection: FOX Sports sees this as a tight contest, projecting a Phillies win, 5‑4, with a 51% win probability for Philly and 49% for the Reds. The prediction favors the Under 9 total runs .
Strategic Considerations
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Phillies’ Strengths: Dominant offense, deep streak-backed confidence, high-powered bats like Schwarber, Turner, and Wilson.
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Reds’ Challenges: Crossing into tougher competition—facing division leaders in a pivotal stretch. Their rotation will get a boost soon with Hunter Greene’s return, but strength depth is being tested
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Game Flow: Expect a close battle where Philadelphia’s offense may edge ahead late, while Cincinnati fights to stay relevant in a tight wild-card race.
Summary Table
| Category | Details |
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| Date & Time | August 12, 2025 — 6:40 p.m. ET |
| Location | Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati |
| Pitching | Phillies: Ranger Suárez vs Reds: TBD |
| Trends | Phillies: 8-2 last 10, 4-game win streak Reds: Battling for Wild Card, Greene returning |
| Odds | Phillies −153 ML, O/U 9, Prediction: Phillies 5–4 (Under) |
| Key Players | Kyle Schwarber, Trea Turner, Weston Wilson (PHI) Hunter Greene (Reds return), Austin Hays (Reds) |
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