Milwaukee (33-29) at Cincinnati (30-32)
- When: Jun 4 2025, 12:40 PM
- Where: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati
- Where to watch: FDSOH
Brewers vs. Reds – Game Betting Preview & Prediction
Moneyline: Cincinnati -120 | Total: 8.5
Cincinnati Reds: Can They Finally Flip the Script?
The Reds have had it rough against Milwaukee, losing 11 straight series and 15 of the last 17 since 2021. But Tuesday night’s dramatic 4-2 win might finally signal a turning point. TJ Friedl delivered the play of the night — a sensational home run robbery to seal the game and end both Milwaukee’s eight-game win streak and Cincinnati’s own three-game slump.
Tyler Stephenson launched a two-run shot, while Will Benson bounced back from three strikeouts to add a solo homer. Despite Elly De La Cruz’s ninth-inning throwing error, the Reds held firm thanks to Friedl’s clutch defense. The only bad news? Starter Hunter Greene exited with a groin injury recurrence and will undergo an MRI.
Andrew Abbott (5-0, 1.51 ERA) gets the nod Wednesday, boasting a sparkling 0.55 ERA in May. He’s been the Reds’ ace, and Cincinnati hopes his form continues to break the Brewers’ spell over them.
Milwaukee Brewers: Bounce Back or Bust?
The Brewers came close to pulling off late-inning heroics yet again. A Jake Bauers drive in the ninth was inches from tying the game, but Friedl’s glove said otherwise. Still, Milwaukee has dominated this rivalry recently and took Monday’s opener 3-2.
On the mound, the Brewers will go with lefty DL Hall (1-0, 1.69 ERA), who’s been sharp in his limited outings. He shut down the Phillies over three scoreless innings last time out and owns a stellar 0.77 ERA in two career starts vs. the Reds.
Milwaukee has shown they can win tight games, but can Hall contain a Cincinnati squad riding the emotional high of Tuesday’s finish?
Final Score Prediction:
Cincinnati’s energy is surging, and with Abbott locked in and the offense showing signs of life, expect the Reds to take the series finale and finally snap Milwaukee’s dominance.
Score Prediction: Reds 5, Brewers 3
Side: Cincinnati RL -1.5 (+170)
Best Bet: Under 8.5 (-105)
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