After blowing multiple opportunities to win the first game of the series in San Diego last night, the Cincinnati Reds are back in must-win territory in the second game of the series this evening. The Padres won 4-3 in 10 innings after the Reds fumbled a 3-0 lead (and couldn’t score their ghostrunner in extras), and now it’s up to Zack Littell and the punchless offense to find a way somehow.
They’ll be up against Michael King, too, who will be fresh off the injured list to make his return start against them.
He’s been positively brilliant for the Friars since being acquired from the New York Yankees in the massive Juan Soto deal prior to 2024, so the Reds will have their work cut out for them against the righty.
Sal Stewart is in the lineup at 1B again, and he’s batting in the #2 spot in the order today while Noelvi Marte gets a break. Will Benson, meanwhile, is in the starting lineup as the RF on the evening.
First pitch is set for 9:40 PM ET. Lineups below.
Go Reds!
