Reds host the Giants in first of 3-game series

San Francisco Giants (6-10, fifth in the NL West) vs. Cincinnati Reds (9-7, second in the NL Central)

Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:04am

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The Cincinnati Reds will host the San Francisco Giants in the first game of a three-game series on Tuesday. The Reds are 9-7 overall and 4-5 at home, while the Giants are 6-10 overall and 3-3 on the road. Robbie Ray is scheduled to start for the Giants, and Brady Singer will take the mound for the Reds.

Why it matters

This series marks the first meeting of the season between the Reds and Giants, two teams looking to improve their standings in their respective divisions. The Reds are currently second in the NL Central, while the Giants are fifth in the NL West, so this series could have implications for the playoff race.

The details

The Reds have been led by Elly De La Cruz, who has three doubles, five home runs, and 10 RBIs while hitting .281. The Giants have been paced by Matt Chapman, who has three doubles, a triple, a home run, and seven RBIs. The Reds have a 6-4 record in their last 10 games, while the Giants are 4-6 over the same stretch.

  • The three-game series begins on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 6:40 p.m. EDT.

The players

Robbie Ray

The starting pitcher for the San Francisco Giants, who has a 2.08 ERA and 0.98 WHIP in 4 starts this season.

Brady Singer

The starting pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds, who has a 7.71 ERA and 2.06 WHIP in 3 starts this season.

Elly De La Cruz

A key offensive player for the Cincinnati Reds, batting .281 with 3 doubles, 5 home runs, and 10 RBIs.

Matt Chapman

A top performer for the San Francisco Giants, batting .268 with 3 doubles, a triple, a home run, and 7 RBIs over the last 10 games.

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What they’re saying

“We're looking forward to this series against the Giants. They're a tough opponent, but we feel confident in our ability to compete and come out on top.”

— David Bell, Cincinnati Reds Manager

“This is an important series for us as we try to climb back up the standings. We know the Reds are a formidable team, but we're ready to give it our all and come away with some wins.”

— Gabe Kapler, San Francisco Giants Manager

What’s next

The teams will play the second game of the series on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:40 p.m. EDT, and the final game on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 12:35 p.m. EDT.

The takeaway

This series between the Reds and Giants features two teams looking to improve their standing in their respective divisions. With the Reds currently in second place in the NL Central and the Giants in fifth in the NL West, the outcome of this series could have implications for the playoff race as the season progresses.