The Reds and Rays will continue their mid-week series on Tuesday with game two of three at Tropicana Field.
The Cincinnati Reds will continue their six-game road trip on Tuesday night when the team takes on the Tampa Bay Rays in game two of their series at Tropicana Field. The Reds come into Tuesday night’s game with a record of 15-8 so far in the season, which has them sitting in first place in the National League Central standings. The Rays are now sitting in second place in the American League East standing with a record of 12-10 after dropping a 6-1 game in the series opener on Monday night. While the season is still young, the teams will both look to tack on a win on Tuesday night to gain some momentum before heading into their weekend series.
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Game Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Game Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
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Location: Tropicana Field
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In Monday night’s opener, the Rays fell behind early after a two-run homer was hit in the top of the first. The team’s lone run was scored in the bottom of the first after Yandy Díaz was walked, bringing home Chandler Simpson. Cincinnati held Tampa Bay to just six hits on the day and the lack of quality hits resulted in a loss that was credited to Jesse Scholtens who dropped to 1-1 after throwing for 5.2 innings and giving up five earned runs while striking out six batters.
Rhett Lowder picked up the win for the Reds on Monday, improving to 3-1 on the season behind six innings of work in which he gave up five hits and one earned run, striking out three batters and walking two. Sal Stewart opened the scoring with a two-run homer. Rece Hinds also brought in two runs with a double in the top of the sixth, plating Eugenio Suárez and Spencer Steer. The Reds finished the game with nine hits to open the series with a win.
On Tuesday night, Cincinnati will use Chase Burns on the mound who is currently 1-1 with a 2.42 ERA and 22 strikeouts. The Rays will counter with lefty Steven Matz who is 3-0 on the season with a 3.80 ERA and 21 strikeouts.
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The Cincinnati Reds vs Tampa Bay Rays game takes place on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 6:40 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great MLB baseball action.
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