| Overall | After Win | After Loss | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | 8-5 | 15-10 | 11-15 |
| Game 2 | 4-8 | 15-11 | 9-15 |
| Game 3 | 6-6 | 11-13 | 16-10 |
| Game 4 | 1-2 | 3-2 | 1-0 |
| Overall | After Win | After Loss | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | 7-6 | 13-15 | 13-11 |
| Game 2 | 6-6 | 14-12 | 16-10 |
| Game 3 | 6-6 | 13-16 | 14-8 |
| Game 4 | 0-0 | 1-2 | 3-1 |
Cincinnati @ Houston Game Overview
CIN vs HOURecords
CIN vs HOUHead To Head
Win / Loss
9-1
Over / Under
3-7-0
| Date | Home | Result | ML | O/U | CIN Starter (IP) | HOU Starter (IP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 09, '25 | HOU |
3 - 0
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HOU -182 | u7.5 | N. Martinez (6.0) | H. Brown (5.2) |
| Sep 05, '24 | CIN |
1 - 0
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CIN +135 | u9.0 | R. Lowder (6.1) | H. Brown (6.0) |
| Sep 04, '24 | CIN |
12 - 5
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CIN +129 | o9.0 | N. Martinez (5.2) | S. Arrighetti (0.2) |
| Sep 02, '24 | CIN |
5 - 3
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CIN +140 | u9.5 | J. Aguiar (2.2) | J. Verlander (4.2) |
| Jun 18, '23 | HOU |
9 - 7
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CIN +120 | o9.0 | L. Weaver (5.0) | R. Blanco (5.2) |
| Jun 17, '23 | HOU |
10 - 3
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CIN +111 | o8.5 | H. Greene (6.0) | B. Bielak (4.2) |
| Jun 16, '23 | HOU |
2 - 1
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CIN +146 | u8.5 | A. Abbott (6.0) | J. France (6.2) |
| Jun 19, '19 | CIN |
3 - 2
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CIN +157 | u8.0 | T. Mahle (7.0) | G. Cole (6.0) |
| Jun 18, '19 | CIN |
4 - 3
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CIN +158 | u8.0 | A. DeSclafani (5.1) | J. Verlander (7.0) |
| Jun 17, '19 | CIN |
3 - 2
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CIN -115 | u8.5 | L. Castillo (6.0) | W. Miley (4.1) |
Covers Score Predictor
Final Score Forecast
4.21
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3.69
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Last Meeting ( May 9, 2025 ) Cincinnati 0, Houston 3
Astros right-hander Hunter Brown fell just one out shy of logging at least six innings for the eighth time this season in a 3-0 win Friday night over the Cincinnati Reds. His ability to eat up innings has allowed Houston manager Joe Espada to deploy his bullpen in the most effective means possible.
And the relief corps has been stalwart for Espada and the Astros, who enter play Saturday with the second-best bullpen ERA (2.73) in the American League as they host the Reds in the second game of a three-game series.
Right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. (0-0, 0.00 ERA) will have the bullpen as his back-up when he makes his second start this season for the Astros on Saturday.
He made his first appearance since Game 3 of the 2022 World Series on Sunday against the Chicago White Sox and allowed three hits and three walks and recorded four strikeouts over 3 2/3 scoreless innings. He tossed 87 pitches and did not factor into the decision of the Astros' 5-4 loss.
"I think he pitched well for 3 2/3, lot of foul balls, lot of high-stress moments there, but I think he pitched out of them, so he'll get ready for the next one, but I thought he threw the ball well," Espada said.
McCullers was happy to have that first game back over.
"You know, to start from where I've come from over the last couple years, especially where I was early this offseason, I would lie to you guys if I didn't say I was pretty proud of myself," McCullers told reporters on Sunday. "But I understand that at the same time, I expect more out of myself. I know I'll be better as the year and the starts progress."
McCullers has faced the Reds once previously. He allowed two runs on eight hits and three walks with six strikeouts over 6 2/3 innings but did not factor into the decision of a 4-2 home loss on June 17, 2016.
Right-hander Brady Singer (4-2, 3.66) has the starting assignment for the Reds. He suffered a second consecutive loss on Monday, this one to the Atlanta Braves, after allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks with two strikeouts over six innings in a 4-0 setback.
Singer is 1-2 with a 4.23 ERA over five career starts against the Astros.
The Reds made six transactions before Friday's game, only to make another during the contest with the potential for yet another transaction set for Saturday.
The Reds announced the acquisition of utilityman Connor Joe from the San Diego Padres during the game in exchange for minor league right-hander Andrew Moore and cash considerations. In a corresponding move, the Reds transferred Tyler Callihan (broken left forearm) to the 60-day injured list.
Additionally, the Reds scratched right fielder Jake Fraley after a pregame test of his sore left calf did not yield favorable results.
"We talked to Jake and we were like, ‘We appreciate you're trying to push through this,'" Reds manager Terry Francona said. "What are the chances he plays (Friday) and doesn't feel good (Saturday)? So if we IL him (Saturday), we can push it back three days and he can be available next Friday, I believe is the right day, and hopefully feel better. That's the idea."
--Field Level Media
CIN vs HOUInjury report
Cincinnati's Injuries
| Player | POS | Status | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Lowder | SP | Sixty Day IL - Forearm( Jun 03, '25) | Jun 03, '25 | |
| The Cincinnati Reds placed RHP Rhett Lowder on the 60-day injured list. | ||||
| C. Spiers | RP | Sixty Day IL - Shoulder( May 22, '25) | May 22, '25 | |
| The Cincinnati Reds transferred RHP Carson Spiers from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list as he recovers from a right shoulder impingement. | ||||
| T. Callihan | LF | Sixty Day IL - Forearm( May 08, '25) | May 08, '25 | |
| The Cincinnati Reds placed INF Tyler Callihan on the 60-day injured list with a left forearm fracture. | ||||
| B. Williamson | SP | Sixty Day IL - Elbow( Mar 25, '25) | Mar 25, '25 | |
| The Cincinnati Reds placed LHP Brandon Williamson on the 60-day injured list with a left elbow strain. | ||||
| J. Aguiar | SP | Sixty Day IL - Elbow( Feb 12, '25) | Feb 12, '25 | |
| The Cincinnati Reds placed RHP Julian Aguiar on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from Tommy John surgery. Aguiar will miss the entire 2025 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. | ||||
Houston's Injuries
| Player | POS | Status | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Ort | RP | Sixty Day IL - Elbow( Sep 18, '25) | Sep 18, '25 | |
| The Houston Astros placed RHP Kaleb Ort on the 60-day injured list due to right elbow inflammation. | ||||
| B. Walter | RP | Sixty Day IL - Elbow( Aug 21, '25) | Aug 21, '25 | |
| The Houston Astros transferred LHP Brandon Walter to the 60-day injured list with a left elbow inflammation. | ||||
| Z. Dezenzo | LF | Sixty Day IL - Hand( Jul 10, '25) | Jul 10, '25 | |
| The Houston Astros placed INF Zach Dezenzo on the 60-day injured list with a left hand inflammation. | ||||
| R. Blanco | SP | Sixty Day IL - Elbow( May 31, '25) | May 31, '25 | |
| The Houston Astros transferred RHP Ronel Blanco to the 60-day injured list with a right elbow inflammation. | ||||
| H. Wesneski | RP | Sixty Day IL - Elbow( May 19, '25) | May 19, '25 | |
| The Houston Astros transferred RHP Hayden Wesneski to the 60-day injured list from the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation. | ||||
CIN vs HOU Starters Recent Games
Brady Singer (R)Last 5
Win / Loss
0-5
ERA
5.67
Avg. IP
5.1
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Date
Score
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Line | O/U | IP | H | R | ER | SO | BB | HR | PIT | P/IP | GB:FB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sep 27, '24
ATL 3 - KC 0
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L +163 | u7.5 | 6.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 98 | 16.3 | 0.0 |
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Sep 21, '24
KC 0 - SF 9
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L -140 | o8.0 | 5.1 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 88 | 16.5 | 1.5 |
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Sep 15, '24
PIT 4 - KC 3
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L +100 | u7.5 | 5.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 89 | 17.8 | 2.0 |
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Sep 09, '24
NYY 10 - KC 4
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L +163 | o9.0 | 5.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 92 | 18.4 | 3.5 |
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Sep 03, '24
KC 1 - CLE 7
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L +119 | p8.0 | 5.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 99 | 17.5 | 2.0 |
| Last 5 Avg. | 5.1 | 5.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 4.6 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 93.2 | 17.3 | 1.8 |
Last Vs Houston
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Date
Score
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Line | O/U | IP | H | R | ER | SO | BB | HR | PIT | P/IP | GB:FB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Aug 29, '24
HOU 6 - KC 3
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L +144 | o7.5 | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 101 | 16.8 | 10.0 |
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Apr 11, '24
KC 13 - HOU 3
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W +112 | o8.5 | 5.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 87 | 17.4 | 1.7 |
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Jun 03, '22
KC 3 - HOU 10
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L +113 | o8.5 | 5.0 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 72 | 14.4 | 0.0 |
| Last 3 Avg. | 5.1 | 6.0 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 4.7 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 86.7 | 16.2 | 3.9 |
Lance McCullers Jr. (R)Last 5
Win / Loss
2-3
ERA
3.96
Avg. IP
5.0
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Date
Score
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Line | O/U | IP | H | R | ER | SO | BB | HR | PIT | P/IP | GB:FB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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May 04, '25
CHW 5 - HOU 4
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L -165 | o8.0 | 3.2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 87 | 23.7 | 5.0 |
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Nov 01, '22
PHI 7 - HOU 0
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L -122 | u7.5 | 4.1 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 78 | 18.0 | 6.0 |
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Oct 23, '22
NYY 5 - HOU 6
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W +110 | o6.5 | 5.0 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 100 | 20.0 | 1.3 |
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Oct 15, '22
SEA 0 - HOU 1
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W -112 | u7.0 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 88 | 14.7 | 1.8 |
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Oct 03, '22
HOU 0 - PHI 3
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L -118 | u7.0 | 6.0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 94 | 15.7 | 7.0 |
| Last 5 Avg. | 5.0 | 5.0 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 5.4 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 89.4 | 18.4 | 4.2 |
Last Vs Cincinnati
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Date
Score
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Line | O/U | IP | H | R | ER | SO | BB | HR | PIT | P/IP | GB:FB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jun 17, '16
HOU 2 - CIN 4
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L -271 | u8.5 | 6.2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Last 1 Avg. | 6.2 | 8.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 6.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
CIN vs HOUStats
CIN vs HOU Stats Analysis
| Team | ERA | AVG. | OBP | WHIP | IP | HR | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cincinnati
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3.57 | .217 | .285 | 1.13 | 8.2 | 1.2 | 2.9 | 8.4 |
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Houston
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3.27 | .214 | .286 | 1.13 | 8.2 | 0.9 | 3.0 | 9.3 |
| Team | Runs/9 | ERA | AVG. | OBP | WHIP | IP | HR | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cincinnati
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3.92 | 3.59 | .225 | .283 | 1.11 | 5.1 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 5.4 |
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Houston
|
3.88 | 3.61 | .221 | .289 | 1.14 | 5.1 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 5.4 |
| Team | Runs/9 | ERA | AVG. | OBP | WHIP | IP | HR | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cincinnati
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4.20 | 3.55 | .204 | .288 | 1.16 | 3.1 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 3.0 |
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Houston
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3.09 | 2.73 | .202 | .279 | 1.11 | 3.1 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 4.0 |