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Aug. 14, 2026 Updated 1:17 pm EDT<\/p>\n
The Cincinnati Reds and Miami Marlins clash in the first of a three-game series on Friday at Great American Ball Park, at 6:10 p.m. ET. Chase Burns (13-2, 2.61 ERA) will start for the Reds, who are 58-62 this season and fourth in the NL Central. Sandy Alcantara (13-6, 3.52 ERA) is starting for the Marlins, who are 62-60 and third in the NL East.<\/p>\n
How to watch Miami Marlins vs. Cincinnati RedsMarlins vs. Reds odds
\nFavorite Moneyline: Reds -118
\nUnderdog Moneyline: Marlins -102
\nTotal: 8
\nTotal Over Odds: -102
\nTotal Under Odds: -118
\nInjury reportsReds<\/p>\n
Spencer Steer: 10 Day IL (Wrist), Tony Santillan: 15 Day IL (Oblique), Hunter Greene: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Graham Ashcraft: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Brandon Williamson: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Blake Dunn: 60 Day IL (Elbow)<\/p>\n
Marlins<\/p>\n
Kyle Stowers: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Max Meyer: 15 Day IL (Neck), William Kempner: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Anthony Bender: 15 Day IL (Shin), Adam Mazur: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Andrew Nardi: 60 Day IL (Ribs), Robby Snelling: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Ronny Henriquez: 60 Day IL (Elbow)<\/p>\n
Stats to know
\nSal Stewart is hitting for a .259 BA, .337 OBP and .480 SLG with a 22.1% strikeout rate and a 10.2% walk rate. His OPS is .817 and he has scored 68 runs. In 520 plate appearances, he has hit 26 home runs (11th in MLB) and driven in 88 runs (2nd in MLB). Stewart has been crafty on the base paths, recording 12 steals on 16 attempts.
\nIn 453 plate appearances, Elly De La Cruz is hitting .268\/.349\/.489 with a .838 OPS and 21 steals on 27 attempts. He has hit 20 long balls, driven in 56 runs and scored 68 times.
\nOtto Lopez has hit nine home runs this season. He has also tallied 53 RBIs and has scored 72 runs. In 511 plate appearances, he has recorded a .312 BA, .344 OBP and .460 SLG with a 4.7% walk rate and a 13.1% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording 23 steals on 27 attempts.
\nIn 510 plate appearances, Xavier Edwards has hit six long balls, tallied 46 RBIs and scored 55 runs. He is batting .282\/.362\/.386 and has posted a 13.3% strikeout rate and an 11.6% walk rate. Edwards has recorded 18 steals on 23 attempts.<\/p>\n
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