Giants head into matchup against the Reds on losing streak

San Francisco Giants (6-11, fifth in the NL West) vs. Cincinnati Reds (10-7, first in the NL Central)

Apr. 15, 2026 at 8:04am

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The San Francisco Giants, currently on a three-game losing streak, are set to face off against the Cincinnati Reds in a matchup on Wednesday. The Giants, who are 6-11 overall and 3-4 on the road, will send Tyler Mahle (0-2, 4.30 ERA) to the mound, while the Reds, who are 10-7 overall and 5-5 at home, will counter with Rhett Lowder (1-1, 3.31 ERA).

Why it matters

This game is an important one for both teams as they look to gain ground in their respective divisions. The Giants are currently fifth in the NL West, while the Reds are leading the NL Central. A win for the Giants could help them start to turn their season around, while a win for the Reds would solidify their position atop the division.

The details

The Giants are coming off a three-game losing streak, while the Reds have a 6-4 record in their last 10 games. The Reds have the sixth-ranked team ERA in the NL at 3.86, while the Giants have struggled with allowing home runs, going 3-8 in games where they have allowed a home run. The top performers for each team include Sal Stewart for the Reds, who has four doubles, five home runs, and 11 RBI, and Willy Adames for the Giants, who leads the team with three home runs and a .545 slugging percentage.

  • The matchup between the Giants and Reds is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:40 p.m. EDT.
  • The Giants and Reds have already met once this season, with this being the second matchup between the two teams.

The players

Tyler Mahle

The Giants' starting pitcher, who has a 0-2 record and a 4.30 ERA this season.

Rhett Lowder

The Reds' starting pitcher, who has a 1-1 record and a 3.31 ERA this season.

Sal Stewart

A top performer for the Reds, with four doubles, five home runs, and 11 RBI this season.

Willy Adames

A top performer for the Giants, leading the team with three home runs and a .545 slugging percentage.

Spencer Steer

A Reds player who is 9 for 37 with three doubles, three home runs, and four RBI over the past 10 games.

Casey Schmitt

A Giants player who is 14 for 35 with a home run and four RBI over the last 10 games.

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What they’re saying

“We must come out strong and focused against a tough Reds team. This is an important game for us as we look to turn our season around.”

— Gabe Kapler, Giants Manager

“Our team has been playing well, and we're excited to take on the Giants. We know they're a tough opponent, but we're confident in our ability to come out on top.”

— David Bell, Reds Manager

What’s next

The Giants and Reds will face off again on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:40 p.m. EDT.

The takeaway

This matchup between the Giants and Reds is an important one for both teams as they look to gain ground in their respective divisions. The Giants will need to find a way to end their losing streak and get their offense going, while the Reds will look to continue their strong start to the season and solidify their position atop the NL Central.