Who is pitching for the Reds today?

Nick Lodolo (2-1, 5.21 ERA) vs Nolan McLean (3-4, 4.01 ERA). First pitch at 12:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Reds game on today?

Today's game airs on SNY, Reds.TV. First pitch at 12:40 PM EDT.

Cincinnati Reds Daily Update
June 17, 2026

Q: What is the Cincinnati Reds record in 2026?

The Cincinnati Reds are 35-37, 5th in the NL Central.

The Cincinnati Reds are 35-37, 5th in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds topped the New York Mets 5-3 at Great American Ball Park. Today they play the New York Mets at 12:40 PM EDT on SNY, Reds.TV.

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outscoring opponents

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Comfortable territory. Run differential of +11 this week. They're not just winning, they're winning comfortably. Also helping: last night's win by 2 gives the score a boost.

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Reds Game Today

Opponent:	New York Mets (32-41)
Location:	Great American Ball Park
First Pitch:	12:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Nick Lodolo (2-1, 5.21 ERA) vs Nolan McLean (3-4, 4.01 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	SNY, Reds.TV
Forecast:	🌤️ Mostly sunny, 66°F, Wind 4 mph

Reds Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds topped the New York Mets 5-3 at Great American Ball Park.

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E
	0	0	1	0	0	2	0	0	0	3	7	0
	4	0	0	0	1	0	0	0		5	6	1

Highlights

Sal Stewart went 2-3 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
Spencer Steer went 1-3 with 1 HR and 1 RBI.

Reds Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Brewers	44	26	.629		W2
Cardinals	40	31	.563	4.5	W2
Cubs	38	36	.514	8.0	L1
Pirates	37	37	.500	9.0	W1
Reds	35	37	.486	10.0	W2

Cincinnati Reds are 4-3 in their last 7 games, with a +11 run differential.

Reds Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
27 Sal Stewart	14	.252	.806	47
22 JJ Bleday	13	.268	.949	34
7 Spencer Steer	11	.249	.771	28

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
26 Chase Burns	8-1	2.01	1.02	80.2
50 Sam Moll	1-5	3.30	1.23	30.0
49 Brock Burke	2-3	2.83	1.43	35.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
28 Eugenio Suárez	3 hits, 2 HR, 7 RBI, .25 AVG in last 3 games
22 JJ Bleday	3 hits, 2 HR, 5 RBI, .333 AVG in last 3 games
4 Noelvi Marte	2 hits, 2 HR, 2 RBI, .182 AVG in last 3 games
27 Sal Stewart	4 hits, 1 HR, 5 RBI, .364 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
64 Tony Santillan	2 SV, 2.2 IP, 0 ER in 3 recent games

Reds News

After a dominant 12-0 win over the Mets, the Reds are riding a wave of momentum, but their larger issues remain troubling. Despite Sal Stewart's resurgence, highlighted by a three-run homer and a timely RBI single, the offense still faces challenges, ranking near the bottom in wRC+ for the 16th consecutive season. Chase Petty's newfound confidence in the bullpen offers a glimmer of hope, showcasing the potential for growth amid the struggles. The Reds' quest for power bats this offseason seems misguided, as the real concern lies in consistent performance. With a 34-37 record, the Reds can’t afford to let overlooked weaknesses derail their season, especially as they prepare for another matchup against the Mets.

Sources

Blogredmachine · 7h ago

Reds fixed last year's biggest weakness only to uncover an even bigger problem

The Cincinnati Reds were desperate to acquire a power-bat or two this past offseason, but that hasn't been what's holding this team back. Instead, an unlikely source has caused the Reds' demise in 2026.

Blogredmachine · 8h ago

Reds bullpen move unlocked something Chase Petty desperately needed

Chase Petty’s bullpen opportunity is giving the Cincinnati Reds something worth watching as his confidence starts to catch up with his raw stuff.

MLB.com · 1h ago

Stewart snaps slump with 3-run HR, RBI single as Reds ambush Senga

CINCINNATI – Although a 22-year-old rookie for the Reds, first baseman Sal Stewart has demonstrated his understanding that hitters have ebbs and flows in their performances over a long season. Stewart has already experienced both in 2026. It's been an ebb for the last few weeks, so perhaps Stewart's performance

MLB.com · 14h ago

Prized prospect Arroyo hasn't been overwhelmed in first taste of Majors

This story was excerpted from Mark Sheldon's Reds Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.

Mlbtraderumors · 7h ago

The Reds’ Minor Acquisitions Have Kept Their Offense From Completely Spiraling

The Reds play in one of baseball’s most noted hitters’ havens, yet they’re well on their way to trotting out a below-average offense — as measured by wRC+ — for what would be a 16th consecutive season. Even setting aside park-adjusted figures like wRC+, Cincinnati has ranked in the top half of MLB in overall […]

Red Reporter · 2h ago

Reds bash Mets early in 5-3 win, take series

Sal Stewart turned around a meatball from Kodai Senga in the Bottom of the 1st inning, launching it 410 feet off the facade of the upper deck beyond the left field wall in Great American Ball Park on Tuesday night. Stewart, who was batting 3rd for the Cincinnati Reds on the night, did so after […]

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June 17, 2026

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