Reds Face Marlins in Exciting April 6, 2026 Matchup
Game context
The Reds come off a three-game sweep of the Texas Rangers. Cincinnati hopes to extend its early-season momentum. The Marlins opened the year strong, winning six of their first nine games.
Miami, however, dropped its recent series to the New York Yankees. That loss gives Cincinnati an opportunity in this exciting April 6, 2026 matchup.
Starting pitching matchup
Brandon Williamson (Reds)
Williamson looks for a bounce-back after a tough first outing. In his start against Pittsburgh he allowed six runs on three hits. He recorded two walks and three strikeouts across 4.2 innings.
He gave up three home runs in that appearance, two to left-handed hitters. His fastball sits in the low 90s. His curveball averages mid-70s, and his changeup and sweeper sit in the low 80s.
Williamson’s whiff rates on his sweeper and cutter were above 30 percent in that game. He pitched limited innings in 2024 after Tommy John surgery. Early signs suggest his velocity is back to pre-surgery levels.
Janson Junk (Marlins)
Junk takes the ball after earning a win in his season debut. He allowed two runs and five hits over 4.1 innings versus the White Sox. That outing gave Miami length and stability in the rotation.
This is Junk’s sixth major-league season. 2025 was his first full year, when he threw 110.0 innings. He posted a 4.17 ERA and a 3.14 FIP last season.
Junk struck out 77 batters and issued just 13 walks in 2025. Left-handed hitters have found success against him, holding a career average above .300 and an .847 OPS.
Broadcast and ballpark details
The game airs on the Reds’ regional MLB channel and Reds.TV for in-market viewers. Out-of-market fans can watch on MLB.tv. Cincinnati-area listeners can tune to 700 WLW.
LoanDepot Park has a retractable roof, so forecast concerns are minimal. The game will be played in Miami, Florida.
Notes and roster news
Sal Stewart returns to his hometown for this series. He will have between 150 and 170 family members and friends in attendance. The club called it a homecoming.
Filmogaz.com reports minor-league updates. Tejay Antone has been working on a new pitch arsenal. Rece Hinds has enjoyed a hot start with Triple-A Louisville. Sunday’s minor-league scores and statistics are available for review.
