What is the Cincinnati Reds record in 2026?

The Cincinnati Reds are 15-8, 1st in the NL Central.

Who is pitching for the Reds today?

Chase Burns (1-1, 2.42 ERA) vs Steven Matz (3-0, 3.80 ERA). First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

What channel is the Reds game on today?

Today's game airs on Reds.TV, Rays.TV. First pitch at 06:40 PM EDT.

Cincinnati Reds News & Updates

April 21, 2026

The Cincinnati Reds were 15-8, 1st in the NL Central. Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds topped the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 at Tropicana Field.

Reds Daily Vibe Check

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taking over first place

The data is clear. They're in first now. That changes the math. Factor in 6-1 lately. Steady, productive baseball.

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Reds Game on April 21

Opponent:	Tampa Bay Rays (12-10)
Location:	Tropicana Field
First Pitch:	06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:	Chase Burns (1-1, 2.42 ERA) vs Steven Matz (3-0, 3.80 ERA)
TV Broadcast:	Reds.TV, Rays.TV
Forecast:	☀️ Clear sky, 41°F, Wind 7 mph

Reds Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Cincinnati Reds topped the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1 at Tropicana Field.

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

Highlights

Sal Stewart went 2-4 with 1 HR and 2 RBI.
Rece Hinds went 1-4 with 2 RBI.

Reds Record & Standings

NL Central

Team	W	L	PCT	GB	STRK
Reds	15	8	.652		W4
Pirates	13	9	.591	1.5	W1
Cubs	13	9	.591	1.5	W6
Cardinals	13	9	.591	1.5	L1
Brewers	12	9	.571	2.0	L1

Cincinnati Reds are 6-1 in their last 7 games, with a +13 run differential.

Reds Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

Player	HR	AVG	OPS	RBI
27 Sal Stewart	8	.289	1.027	21
44 Elly De La Cruz	6	.261	.844	13
28 Eugenio Suárez	3	.256	.732	11

Pitching Leaders

Pitcher	W-L	ERA	WHIP	IP
25 Rhett Lowder	3-1	3.10	1.14	29.0

Hot Hitters

Player	Streak
57 Rece Hinds	3 hits, 5 RBI, .273 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

Pitcher	Streak
26 Chase Burns	6.0 IP, 9 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
49 Brock Burke	2.2 scoreless IP, 5 K in 3 recent games
62 Kyle Nicolas	2.2 scoreless IP, 4 K in 3 recent games

Reds News

The Cincinnati Reds continue to showcase their potential, now sitting at 14-8 and riding a four-game winning streak after a commanding 6-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. Sal Stewart's eighth home run and a surprise steal of third base highlight the offensive momentum building within this squad, while their defense and pitching remain solid. Rece Hinds is proving his worth with timely hits, including a key knock against the Minnesota Twins that reaffirmed the Reds' faith in him. Meanwhile, TJ Friedl's clutch performances at the plate are essential, as Cincinnati needs him to get on base consistently. With Elly De La Cruz's jaw-dropping defensive plays stealing headlines and contributing to the team's growing confidence, the Reds look poised to assert themselves in the division as they aim to maintain their hot streak.

Sources

Blogredmachine

Reds' oft-criticized gamble is finally showing signs of life

Rece Hinds has received a lot of playing time since being called up, and he rewarded the Cincinnati Reds' trust with a key hit versus the Minnesota Twins.

Blogredmachine

Reds breakthrough moment from TJ Friedl might be bigger than it looks

TJ Friedl came up clutch against the Minnesota Twins and the Cincinnati Reds need their leadoff hitter to start getting on base with regularity.

MLB.com

Stewart's 8th HR -- and surprise steal of 3rd! -- spark Reds to 4th straight win

ST. PETERSBURG -- The Reds have been winning most of their games so far this season with solid pitching and defense, and only a little bit of offense. But Monday night's 6-1 win over the Rays at Tropicana Field provided a glimpse of how tough a foe Cincinnati could become

MLB.com

After friendly pregame exchange, Elly robs Caminero with 'insane' diving play

ST. PETERSBURG -- During Reds batting practice, shortstop Elly De La Cruz spent quite a while chatting and laughing on the field with a friend and fellow Dominican player -- Rays third baseman Junior Caminero. Later in the game, a 6-1 Cincinnati victory, De La Cruz then robbed his friend,

Red Reporter

Cincinnati Reds blast past Rays for 6-1 win in series opener

Sal Stewart found himself down 0-2 in his first plate appearance of the game on Monday down in Tampa, the PA coming in the Top of the 1st inning after a rare Matt McLain double. Sal was willing to be patient, though, and he laid off several tempting pitches as he battled his way back […]

Red Reporter

Game 23: Reds at Rays (6:40 PM ET) – Lowder vs. Scholtens

The Cincinnati Reds look to continue their winning ways as they begin a series on the Gulf Coast of Florida against the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday evening. Rhett Lowder will get the start, with first pitch set for 6:40 PM ET. The two teams will line up like this: Today’s Lineups REDS RAYS TJ […]

Reds Upcoming Schedule

The Cincinnati Reds host the Detroit Tigers for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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