The Atlanta Braves (81-70), led by Marcell Ozuna, visit Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds (74-78) at 6:40 p.m. ET on Wednesday.
Keep reading to find out all the details on how to watch Atlanta take on Cincinnati live.
When is Braves vs. Reds and when does it start?
Where to watch Braves vs. Reds
The Braves and Reds will hit the field at Great American Ball Park for this matchup on Sept. 18, and if you want to catch the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on BSOH.
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Braves vs. Reds Game Preview
Yesterday, the Reds picked up a 6-5 victory over the Braves, with Brent Suter (0.1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 K) registering the win for the Reds. Spencer Steer finished 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI to lead the offensive attack. Pierce Johnson (1.1 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 1 K) was credited with the loss for the Braves.
Braves Stats, Odds & Insights
The Braves have won 56.3% of the games this season when they were favored on the moneyline (67-52).
Atlanta is seventh in baseball with 191 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
The Braves are 12th in baseball, slugging .409.
Atlanta has the second-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.56).
Braves pitchers combine for the No. 6 WHIP in the majors (1.216).
Reds Stats, Odds & Insights
The Reds have been underdogs in 86 games this season and won 41 (47.7%) of those contests.
Cincinnati has hit 169 homers this season, which ranks 15th in the majors.
The Reds are 18th in MLB with a slugging percentage of .395 this season.
Cincinnati has pitched to a 4.08 ERA this season, which ranks 17th in baseball.
Reds pitchers have a 1.249 WHIP this season, 13th in the majors.
Braves Starter Recent Performance: Spencer Schwellenbach
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
vs. Dodgers | Sept. 13 | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
vs. Blue Jays | Sept. 7 | 5.0 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
at Phillies | Sept. 1 | 5.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
at Twins | Aug. 27 | 4.2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 |
vs. Phillies | Aug. 22 | 6.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
Reds Starter Recent Performance: Jakob Junis
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
at Cardinals | Sept. 12 | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
at Mets | Sept. 7 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
vs. Brewers | Sept. 1 | 3.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
vs. Athletics | Aug. 27 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
at Pirates | Aug. 22 | 2.1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Braves Key Players to Watch
Spencer Schwellenbach gets the start for the Braves, his 19th of the season. He is 6-7 with a 3.73 ERA and 113 strikeouts in 103 2/3 innings pitched.
The righty’s last time out was on Friday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, when he tossed six innings, surrendering two earned runs while allowing four hits.
In 18 games this season, the 24-year-old has a 3.73 ERA and 9.8 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .237 to opposing hitters.
Ozuna leads Atlanta in home runs with 37, runs batted in with 98 and his batting average of .303 is also best on his team.
Matt Olson has 134 hits and an OBP of .323 to go with a slugging percentage of .447 this season.
Jorge Soler has collected 110 base hits, an OBP of .336 and a slugging percentage of .434 this season.
Reds Key Players to Watch
The Reds will send Jakob Junis (4-0) to the mound for his fifth start this season.
The right-hander’s last appearance was on Thursday, when he threw five innings against the St. Louis Cardinals, giving up one earned run while allowing three hits.
The 32-year-old has pitched in 22 games this season with an ERA of 2.73 and 6.8 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .211.
De La Cruz leads the Reds with 24 home runs.
Steer has totaled 91 runs batted in to lead his team.
Jonathan India has 28 doubles, a triple, 14 home runs and 75 walks while batting .245.
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