- Matchup: Sacramento Athletics vs Cincinnati Reds
- Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026
- Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH
- Broadcast: Reds.TV
- Odds: Sacramento (+132) Cincinnati (-160)
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On Wednesday, Great American Ball Park will host the matchup between the Cincinnati Reds (53-58) and the Sacramento Athletics (45-67). The betting line favors the Athletics at +132 while the Reds start at -160. The over/under for this game is set at 8 runs. The starting pitchers for this contest are Jacob Lopez and Rhett Lowder.
The Sacramento Athletics have been averaging 4.4 runs per game, ranking them 19th in the league. With a total of 487 runs, their on-base percentage is .321. The team has recorded 173 doubles and 134 home runs, accumulating 468 RBIs and 934 hits throughout the season, resulting in a batting average of .245. Sacramento’s slugging percentage stands at .401, with 972 strikeouts compared to 381 walks this season.
As for pitching, the Athletics’ earned run average (ERA) is currently 5.42, placing them 29th in MLB. Their pitchers have combined for 953 strikeouts and have surrendered 176 home runs and 641 runs this year. With 449 walks allowed, the team’s FIP is at 5.00. Sacramento has given up 1,044 hits (9.4 per 9 innings) and 599 earned runs, leading to a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 2.12. Their collective WHIP is 1.50.
The Athletics’ relief squad has faced 128 scenarios with runners on base, appearing in 110 high-leverage situations. They have earned 61 holds this season (13th in MLB) and recorded a save percentage of 55.1%, managing 27 saves out of 49 attempts. Of the 192 inherited runners, 38% scored. Sacramento has called upon 385 relievers so far this year.
Defensively, the Sacramento Athletics have made 2,986 putouts, 841 assists, and 49 errors, resulting in a .987 fielding percentage, which ranks 9th in the majors. They have completed 78 double plays, converting 68.1% of balls in play into outs over 8,958 innings, placing them 28th in the league.
Jacob Lopez has pitched 185 innings with 190 strikeouts in his career. Holding a 13-11 career record, Lopez has a FIP of 4.74, having faced 825 batters. His ERA is 4.81 with 99 earned runs and a WHIP of 1.421. He has given up 175 hits (8.5 per nine innings) and has issued 88 walks.
The Cincinnati Reds feature a slugging percentage of .398 and average 4.16 runs per game, which is 24th in MLB. They have compiled 167 doubles and have drawn 407 walks, resulting in a total of 462 runs scored. The Reds have hit 145 home runs this season and recorded 441 RBIs. They rank 3rd in the league with 1,057 strikeouts and have a total of 855 hits. Cincinnati’s on-base percentage is .310, alongside a .230 batting average this season.
Cincinnati’s pitching staff has allowed 525 runs so far this season, maintaining a team ERA of 4.41, giving up 484 earned runs. They have allowed 141 home runs and give up 4.78 runs per 9 innings, ranking 21st in the league. Their team WHIP stands at 1.411 with a collective FIP of 4.76. The staff’s strikeout-to-walk ratio is 8.10 with 890 strikeouts against 475 free passes, ranking 16th overall for the total hits allowed at 919.
The Reds’ save rate is 59.1%, ranking them 19th in the league. They have deployed 396 relief pitchers throughout the season, and their bullpen has appeared in 137 high-leverage situations and 123 with runners on base. With 109 save situations, they have achieved 62 holds and 18 blown saves. In 44 save situations, they’ve managed to earn 26 saves with an inherited score percentage of 27.4% out of 175 inherited runners.
Defensively, the Reds have turned 77 double plays and hold a fielding percentage of .985, ranking 19th in the majors with 900 assists, 60 errors, and 2,964 putouts this year. They’ve displayed an efficiency rate of 70.7% in 8,892 innings played, ranking 11th in professional baseball.
Rhett Lowder has surrendered 114 hits and struck out 92 batters over the course of 113 innings in his career. With a 5-9 record, Lowder boasts a 4.29 ERA, allowing 9.1 hits per 9 innings. He has given up 54 earned runs, maintaining a WHIP of 1.458 and a FIP of 4.2. His K/BB ratio stands at 1.80 after facing 504 batters in his career.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s MLB matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Choose Sacramento (+132)
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