Reds Seek to Extend Winning Streak Against Marlins in Four-Game Series
The Cincinnati Reds arrive in Miami after a weekend sweep in Arlington. They open a four-game set against the Miami Marlins with both clubs holding 6-3 records.
The Reds seek to extend their winning streak while testing a Marlins club that has started hot at the plate. The series should reveal whether Cincinnati can spark its offense in Miami.
Marlins at a glance
Miami ranks third in team batting average at .276. The Marlins have 82 hits, seventh-most in baseball.
Their run total sits at 49, tied for fifth with the Yankees and Braves. Power has been limited with eight team home runs.
On the mound, Miami posts a 4.10 ERA, 16th in the majors. Sandy Alcantara recorded the only complete-game shutout this season.
Reds at a glance
Cincinnati has scored 26 runs this season, tied for the fewest in MLB. Pitching and defense have carried the team early.
Early power has come from Elly De La Cruz, Sal Stewart, and Eugenio Suarez. Each has delivered key home runs in the opening weeks.
Bullpen notes
Miami has used several relievers repeatedly. Five Marlins relievers have multiple appearances and ERAs above 6.00.
Cincinnati’s bullpen was a major factor in the sweep of Texas. A strong relief corps could be decisive in Miami.
Starting pitching matchups
Game 1: Williamson vs. Junk
Brandon Williamson is 0-1 with an 11.57 ERA. His first start was a struggle against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Janson Junk is 0-0 with a 4.15 ERA. Austin Slater owns a 1.667 OPS in six at-bats against Williamson.
Game 2: Abbott vs. Alcantara
Andrew Abbott is 0-1 with a 3.09 ERA after an uneven outing in Cincinnati. This matchup will draw attention from pitching fans.
Sandy Alcantara is 2-0 with a 0.00 ERA. He threw a complete-game shutout against the Chicago White Sox.
Elly De La Cruz and Noelvi Marte each hold an OPS above 1.000 in small samples versus Alcantara.
Game 3: Singer vs. Pérez
Brady Singer enters this start with a 5.00 ERA. He looked strong in Texas but benefited from a missed defensive play.
Eury Pérez carries a 0-1 record with a 5.73 ERA. In his last outing versus the Yankees he lasted four innings, allowing four runs and issuing six walks.
Xavier Edwards has had some success against Singer in six career at-bats. TJ Friedl and Tyler Stephenson have hit Pérez well in their careers.
Game 4: Lowder vs. Meyer
Rhett Lowder is 1-0 with a 1.64 ERA. He earned his first win after an excellent outing in Arlington on April 4, 2026.
Max Meyer is 0-0 with a 4.66 ERA. He lasted 4.2 innings against the Yankees, allowing two runs and walking three batters.
No Marlin has faced Lowder before. Several Reds, including De La Cruz, Noelvi Marte, and Tyler Stephenson, hold strong career numbers versus Meyer.
Series outlook
The Marlins present lineup strengths and bullpen concerns. That contrast creates clear opportunities for Cincinnati.
If the Reds can reach Miami’s late-inning arms, their chances improve. The series will be an early test before Cincinnati returns home to play the Angels.
