[Reds vs. Giants Showdown: Schedule, Viewing Options, and Player Previews]
The Cincinnati Reds visit the San Francisco Giants on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 6:45 p.m. PT from Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA.
The Giants (52-78,.400) host the Reds (62-69,.473) on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 6:45 p.m. PT at Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA. Carson Whisenhunt (3-4, 7.03 ERA in 32 innings) pitches for the Giants, while Chase Burns (14-2, 2.52 ERA in 136 innings) steps up against the Reds.
How to Watch Reds vs. Giants
- When: Monday, August 24, 2026 at 6:45 p.m. PT
- Where: Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA
- TV: FS1
- Stream: Watch 3 days free on FOX One, FOX Sports
Players to Watch
The San Francisco Giants’ Carson Whisenhunt enters the matchup with a 7.03 ERA over 32 innings and a 1.84 WHIP, facing a top-tier powerhouse from Cincinnati. His task is to limit hard contacts from a lineup ranking tenth in team batting (.247) but hovering near the league minimum behind the plate (.300 OBP). A dominant outing could give San Francisco a significant advantage, whereas a struggling effort forces Cincinnati to chase dominance.
Elly De La Cruz offers immediate offensive firepower with a .262 slash line, 21 home runs, 58 RBI, and 22 stolen bases this season. Recently, he went 4-for-6 with a homer, double, and scored four runs in a Saturday win against Arizona. He holds a favorable pitching matchup against the projected Giants starter, needing to exploit weaknesses in Whisenhunt’s command before the game begins.
Rafael Devers anchors San Francisco’s offense as their leading slugger with 26 home runs and 70 RBI, addressing a critical lull in RBI production amidst a league-worst 27th spot overall. With expected absence of Bryce Eldridge adding further weight to the lineup burden, Devers becomes the primary vehicle for San Francisco to secure a victory.
Challenging De La Cruz requires patience against a pitcher known for limiting damage, but punishing early mistakes or forcing deep counts is essential for San Francisco to build a lead.
Reds vs. Giants Odds
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