Marlins Aim to Extend Winning Streak Against Visiting Reds

Miami looks to stay hot at home against Cincinnati in Tuesday night matchup

Apr. 7, 2026 at 12:46am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and Miami Marlins, with sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the players, stadium, and action on the field.The Marlins and Reds square off in a high-stakes early-season NL matchup, with both teams looking to gain ground in the playoff race.Today in Miami

The Miami Marlins (6-3) will host the Cincinnati Reds (6-3) on Tuesday night at LoanDepot Park. The Marlins are favored at -130 on the moneyline, with the over/under set at 8.5 runs. Miami's Sandy Alcantara will take the mound against Cincinnati's Andrew Abbott in the pitching matchup.

Why it matters

This early-season NL matchup features two teams off to strong starts and looking to gain an advantage in the standings. The Marlins have been one of the surprise teams in the league so far, while the Reds are hoping to build on their success from last season. The outcome of this game could provide an early indication of which team has the upper hand in the race for a playoff spot.

The details

The Marlins have been led by their potent offense, which is averaging 5.44 runs per game (5th in MLB). They've hit 8 home runs and have a team batting average of .276. On the mound, Miami's pitching staff has a 4.10 ERA and has struck out 90 batters against 39 walks. The Reds, meanwhile, have struggled offensively, scoring just 2.9 runs per game (29th in MLB). However, their pitching has been strong, with a 3.25 team ERA (5th in MLB) and 88 strikeouts. Reds starter Andrew Abbott will look to continue his solid start to the season, while the Marlins counter with ace Sandy Alcantara.

  • The game is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida.
  • First pitch is set for 7:10 PM ET.

The players

Sandy Alcantara

The Marlins' ace pitcher, Alcantara has a 54-67 career record with a 3.60 ERA and 943 strikeouts in 1,091 innings pitched.

Andrew Abbott

The Reds' starting pitcher, Abbott has a 28-24 career record with a 3.41 ERA and 392 strikeouts in 424 innings pitched.

Cincinnati Reds

The Reds are off to a 6-3 start this season, led by their strong pitching staff which has a 3.25 team ERA (5th in MLB).

Miami Marlins

The Marlins are 6-3 on the year and have been one of the surprise teams in the league so far, powered by their potent offense which is averaging 5.44 runs per game (5th in MLB).

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What they’re saying

“We've got to keep this momentum going at home. Our fans have been great and we want to give them something to cheer about.”

— Don Mattingly, Marlins Manager

“Andrew has been throwing the ball really well for us. We're confident he can go out there and shut down this Marlins lineup.”

— David Bell, Reds Manager

What’s next

The winner of this game will take a step forward in the early NL standings, while the loser will look to bounce back in the second game of the series on Wednesday.

The takeaway

This matchup between two of the NL's early surprise teams should provide an exciting contest, with the Marlins' high-powered offense going up against the Reds' stingy pitching staff. The outcome could have significant implications for the playoff race down the line.