The Cincinnati Reds (32–33) are riding a wave of momentum following a dominant series against Arizona the previous day. They secured a 13–1 blowout win earlier, showcasing offensive fireworks with Christian Encarnacion‑Strand hitting a three‑run homer and Gavin Lux delivering a grand slam in the rout. That followed a thrilling 4–3 extra‑innings victory in the suspended game, giving the Reds their first walk‑off earner of the season and ending a 0–5 extra‑innings slump . Meanwhile, Arizona (31–33) aims to avoid a series sweep but enters today with some confidence—rookie Zac Gallen is set to start and has been the Diamondbacks’ most reliable arm.

Cincinnati’s offensive outburst has been supported by solid underlying indicators. Twenty-year-old Encarnacion‑Strand is heating up, homering in back-to-back games after a multi-game IL stint. The lineup collectively produced significant run support, particularly in the first and fourth innings, demonstrating depth and versatility. On the mound, Brady Singer (6–4, 4.66 ERA) will face Gallen (4–7, 5.13 ERA). While Gallen is Pittsburgh’s top starter, his ERA and WHIP suggest he’s far from dominant. Conversely, Singer brings an upside—he held Arizona to just one earned run over 13 total innings in their previous two head-to-heads.

This one plays out at Great American Ball Park, where the Reds have no trouble generating offense. Singer’s previous success against Arizona’s bats (1.38 ERA across those outings) gives Cincinnati an insider edge. Meanwhile, Gallen, while effective on the road overall (3.45 ERA), struggled in the series prior and may not recapture his peak today. With momentum swinging hard in Cincy’s favor, their hitters are primed to exploit any early weakness.

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