Minnesota Twins vs Cincinnati Reds – June 18, 2025

The Cincinnati Reds picked up a win on Tuesday night to open up the series. Tonight they’ll look to beat the Minnesota Twins once again and give themselves a series victory. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10pm ET.

Starting Lineups

Starting Pitchers

Nick Lodolo

It’s been a good season for Nick Lodolo in 2025, but he has had a few hiccups along the way. One of those hiccups came in his last outing when he gave up six runs in 3.1 innings to Cleveland as his ERA jumped up to 3.76 in the outing.

In three of his 14 starts teams have had an entire lineup of right-handed hitters against him. Lefties just aren’t getting many opportunities to face him, but when they do they continue to find success as they’re hitting .346 and getting on base quite often. Right-handed hitters aren’t finding much success against him as they are hitting for a lot average, not getting on base, and have shown moderate at best power.

Splits 

Pitch Usage 

Bailey Ober

In 2025 Bailey Ober has either been real good, or quite bad. In starts #2-12 this season he posted a 2.43 ERA. But in his 1st start, and his last two starts he’s allowed 20 earned runs in 14.1 innings (12.56 ERA). The last time out he gave up seven runs to Texas while walking six batters and giving up four home runs.

This season the splits against Ober have favored right-handed hitters. They are walking a bit more and hitting for more power. Lefties are walking less, making way more contact, but not hitting for as much power against him.

Splits

Pitch Usage

When and Where

• Game time: 7:10pm ET
• Where: Great American Ball Park
• Watch: FanDuel Sports Network Ohio, MLB.tv
• Listen: 700 WLW AM (Cincinnati area)
• Forecast: 81°, cloudy, 90% chance of rain

News and Notes

Jeimer Candelario doubles, homers on rehab

It was a good day for Candelario while on rehab assignment in Louisville. He hit a 402-foot home run and he later had a 2-run double.

Chase Burns with another strong start

In his second start with the Bats since being promoted, the Reds #1 prospect allowed one run in 7.0 innings with no walks and he struck out seven batters. His ERA is now 1.77 through 66.0 innings where he has 13 walks and 89 strikeouts.

Winning some series…..

Division Standings