​The Reds (42-49) enjoyed a productive Wednesday, scoring 11 runs fueled by two Sal Stewart home runs and four long balls overall. Cincinnati defeated Philadelphia (51-42) by 11-5, tying the series at one game apiece. With the victory, the Reds sit at 3-7 over their last 10 games. July has seen Cincinnati post a .236 team batting average (22nd in the league), not far from their June mark of .220 (28th). The offense has stalled overall, and this season Cincinnati has slipped to 29th nationwide with a .228 team batting average. The All-Star break couldn’t come soon enough for the Reds, who will host Chicago for a three-game set to close out the first half.
Philadelphia, meanwhile, is in danger of dropping two straight series if they lose again tonight to the Reds. The Phillies opened July at 3-4, but their pitching staff has endured a rough stretch. Philadelphia currently owns a 6.75 ERA (26th) to start the month, and opponents are batting .307 (29th) against them. After this game, Philadelphia will head out on a three-game road trip to Detroit to finish the first half.
Let’s dive into the matchup for a closer look. You’ll find all the essentials for game day, including how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team form, and player stats, plus our predictions, picks, and best bets drawn from our modeling tools and expert staff. Follow Rotoworld’s player news for up-to-the-minute fantasy and betting analysis all season long.
Game details and how to watch Phillies at Reds
Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
Time: 7:10 PM EST
Site: Great American Ball Park
City: Cincinnati, OH
Network/Streaming: MLB TV
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Odds for Phillies at Reds
As of Thursday:
Moneyline: Cincinnati Reds +134, Philadelphia Phillies -162
Spread: Phillies -1.5 (-103), Reds +1.5 (-117)
Total: 9.5
Probable starting pitchers
Reds: Brady Singer — 2026 stats: 82.1 IP, 3-8, 5.03 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, 71 K, 30 BB
Phillies: Jesus Luzardo — 2026 stats: 103.1 IP, 7-4, 3.75 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 125 K, 33 BB
Who’s hot and who’s not
Phillies:
– Brandon Marsh is hitting .305 with 99 hits, 15 homers, and 46 RBI across 325 at-bats.
– JT Realmuto is batting .202 with 44 hits and 51 strikeouts over 218 at-bats.
Reds:
– Elly De La Cruz is hitting .274 with 78 hits, 14 homers, and 43 RBI over 285 at-bats.
– Matt McLain is hitting .190 with 51 hits and 83 strikeouts over 268 at-bats.
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