Giants Look to Snap Skid Against Reds

San Francisco visits Cincinnati in battle of NL teams heading in opposite directions

Apr. 15, 2026 at 9:44pm

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The struggling San Francisco Giants (6-11) head to Cincinnati to take on the Reds (10-7) in a Thursday night matchup at Great American Ball Park. The Reds are favored at -132 on the moneyline, with the total set at 8 runs.

Why it matters

The Giants have gotten off to a slow start, sitting in last place in the NL West, while the Reds have been one of the early surprises in the National League. This game could be an important early-season barometer for both teams as they look to establish themselves in the playoff race.

The details

The Giants' offense has sputtered so far, averaging just 3.1 runs per game, which ranks 30th in MLB. They'll send right-hander Landen Roupp to the mound, who has a 3.69 ERA in his career. The Reds, meanwhile, have gotten solid production from their pitching staff, led by Chase Burns, who has a 4.26 ERA in limited MLB action.

  • The game is scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2026.
  • First pitch is set for 7:10 PM ET at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.

The players

Landen Roupp

Giants right-hander with a 3.69 career ERA in the majors.

Chase Burns

Reds right-hander making his 12th career MLB start, with a 4.26 ERA.

San Francisco Giants

Struggling NL West team looking to turn things around after a 6-11 start.

Cincinnati Reds

Early-season surprise in the NL, sitting at 10-7 and favored at home.

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What they’re saying

“We need to start stringing some wins together if we want to get back in this thing. It's still early, but we can't afford to fall too far behind.”

— Gabe Kapler, Giants Manager

What’s next

The Giants and Reds will play a three-game series, with the final two games scheduled for Friday and Saturday.

The takeaway

This matchup features two teams heading in opposite directions early in the season. The Reds have a chance to further distance themselves from the struggling Giants, while San Francisco looks to get its season back on track with a much-needed road win.