Cincinnati Reds vs Tampa Bay Rays MLB Recap Betting Prediction
PublishedJuly 27, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:July 27, 2025 ,

MLB Recap: Cincinnati Reds vs Tampa Bay Rays – 7/26/25

The Cincinnati Reds took down the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 at Great American Ball Park on July 26, 2025. Graham Ashcraft earned the win, boosting his record to 5-4 with a 3.56 ERA. The Reds improved to 54-50, placing them third in the NL Central.

Matt McLain and Elly De La Cruz played key roles for the Reds. McLain contributed with two hits and an RBI, while De La Cruz added two hits and two RBIs. The Rays, with a record of 53-51, now sit fourth in the AL East.

The Reds and Rays kept things quiet through the first five innings. In the sixth inning, the Rays scored first with a home run by Yandy Díaz. The Reds quickly responded in the bottom of the inning, scoring two runs to take the lead. In the seventh inning, both teams scored again. The Rays added one run, while the Reds extended their lead with two more runs. The Reds sealed their victory in the eighth inning with two additional runs, making the final score 6-2.

Graham Ashcraft played a key role for the Reds, earning the win. He pitched one inning, allowing two hits and one run. His efforts helped the Reds secure the victory over the Rays.

On the Reds’ batting side, Elly De La Cruz stood out with two hits and two RBIs. Matt McLain also contributed with two hits and one RBI. Their performances were crucial in building the Reds’ lead.

For the Rays, Yandy Díaz hit a home run, driving in one of their two runs. Bryan Baker took the loss for the Rays, giving up two runs in less than an inning. Despite these efforts, the Rays could not overcome the Reds.

What’s Next

The Reds’ win improves their record to 54-50. They sit in 3rd place in the Central division. This victory helps them keep pace with the teams ahead. The Rays drop to 53-51, landing them in 4th place in the East division. The loss makes it harder for them to climb the standings. There are no head-to-head details available for these teams.

The Tampa Bay Rays will play the Cincinnati Reds again on Sunday, July 27, at 1:40 PM. This game will be held at Great American Ball Park, continuing their current series. After this, the Rays head to New York to face the Yankees on Monday, July 28, at 7:05 PM, starting a new series at Yankee Stadium.

The Cincinnati Reds are set to face the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, July 27, at 1:40 PM at Great American Ball Park. This game will wrap up their series with the Rays. Following this, the Reds will begin a new series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday, July 28, at 7:10 PM, also at Great American Ball Park.

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