The Cleveland Guardians (25-19) are set to face off against the Cincinnati Reds (22-24) in a matchup that highlights contrasting recent performances. The Guardians enter the game on a two-game losing streak, while the Reds are riding a two-game winning streak. Cleveland boasts a winning percentage of .568, supported by a strong division record of 10-3. In contrast, Cincinnati holds a .478 winning percentage and a division record of 6-5. Key players for the Guardians include Steven Kwan, who leads the team with a .320 batting average and 151 hits, while the Reds’ Elly De La Cruz stands out with 31 RBIs and 8 home runs. Both teams will look to capitalize on their respective strengths as they vie for a crucial victory.
Cleveland Guardians at Cincinnati Reds Game Information
Game Date: May 17, 2025
Game Time: 06:40 PM ET
TV Channel: FanDuel Sports Network Indiana, Cleveland Guardians (NEW), MLB.TV – Cleveland Guardians
Location: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
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Cincinnati Reds Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 22-24
Home Record: 11-12
Away Record: 11-12
Division Record: 6-5
Streak: 2 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .478
Cleveland Guardians Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 25-19
Home Record: 14-8
Away Record: 11-11
Division Record: 10-3
Streak: 2 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .568
Stat Leaders
Cincinnati Reds (22-24, #3 in division)
Batting Average Leader: Austin Wynns, 0.385
RBI Leader: Elly De La Cruz, 31 RBI
Home Run Leader: Elly De La Cruz, 8 HR
Runs Leader: Elly De La Cruz, 30 Runs
Hits Leader: TJ Friedl, 128 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Elly De La Cruz, 15 SB
ERA Leader: Lyon Richardson, 0.93 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Hunter Greene, 61 K
Wins Leader: Brady Singer, 5 W
Saves Leader: Emilio Pagán, 10 SV
Cleveland Guardians (25-19, #2 in division)
Batting Average Leader: Steven Kwan, 0.320
RBI Leader: Kyle Manzardo, 25 RBI
Home Run Leader: Kyle Manzardo, 10 HR
Runs Leader: Steven Kwan, 26 Runs
Hits Leader: Steven Kwan, 151 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: José RamÃrez, 12 SB
ERA Leader: Hunter Gaddis, 0.53 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Gavin Williams, 51 K
Wins Leader: Emmanuel Clase, 4 W
Saves Leader: Emmanuel Clase, 9 SV
Cincinnati Reds Injury Report
Carson Spiers – Shoulder (D15) – The Cincinnati Reds placed RHP Carson Spiers on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement.
Sam Moll – Shoulder (D15) – The Cincinnati Reds placed LHP Sam Moll on the 15-day injured list due to left shoulder impingement, retroactive to April 11.
Julian Aguiar – Elbow (D60) – The Cincinnati Reds placed RHP Julian Aguiar on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.
Christian Encarnacion-Strand – Back (D10) – The Cincinnati Reds placed INF Christian Encarnacion-Strand on the 10-day injured list due to lower back inflammation.
Jake Fraley – Calf (D10) – The Cincinnati Reds placed OF Jake Fraley on the 10-day injured list due to left calf tenderness.
Noelvi Marte – Side (D10) – The Cincinnati Reds placed INF Noelvi Marte on the 10-day injured list due to left oblique strain.
Tyler Callihan – Forearm (D60) – The Cincinnati Reds placed INF Tyler Callihan on the 60-day injured list with a left forearm fracture.
Hunter Greene – Groin (D15) – The Cincinnati Reds transferred Greene from Day to day to 15-day injured list due a right groin strain.
Rhett Lowder – Forearm (D15) – The Cincinnati Reds placed RHP Rhett Lowder on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain.
Ian Gibaut – Shoulder (D15) – The Cincinnati Reds placed RHP Ian Gibaut on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder impingement.
Brandon Williamson – Elbow (D60) – The Cincinnati Reds placed LHP Brandon Williamson on the 60-day injured list with a left elbow strain.
Jeimer Candelario – Back (D10) – The Cincinnati Reds placed INF Jeimer Candelario on the 10-day injured list due to a lumbar spine strain.
Cleveland Guardians Injury Report
Erik Sabrowski – Elbow (D60) – The Cleveland Guardians transferred LHP Erik Sabrowski from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. He has been sidelined since spring training due to left elbow inflammation.
Sam Hentges – Shoulder (D60) – The Cleveland Guardians placed LHP Sam Hentges on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from shoulder capsule repair.
David Fry – Elbow (D60) – The Cleveland Guardians placed C David Fry on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from elbow reconstruction.
Lane Thomas – Wrist (D10) – The Cleveland Guardians placed OF Lane Thomas on the 10-day injured list with a bone bruise in his right wrist, retroactive to April 19.
Slade Cecconi – Oblique (D15) – The Cleveland Guardians placed RHP Slade Cecconi on the 15-day injured list due to an oblique strain.
John Means – Elbow (D60) – The Cleveland Guardians transferred LHP John Means from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list as he recovers from UCL revision.
Trevor Stephan – Elbow (D60) – The Cleveland Guardians transferred RHP Trevor Stephan from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to a UCL reconstruction.
Ben Lively – Forearm (D15) – The Cleveland Guardians placed RHP Ben Lively on the 15-day injured list with a right flexor strain.
Shane Bieber – Elbow (D60) – The Cleveland Guardians placed RHP Shane Bieber on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.
Paul Sewald – Shoulder (D15) – The Cleveland Guardians placed RHP Paul Sewald on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain.
Cincinnati Reds Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
May 17, 2025 vs Cleveland Guardians
May 18, 2025 vs Cleveland Guardians
May 19, 2025 at Pittsburgh Pirates
May 20, 2025 at Pittsburgh Pirates
May 21, 2025 at Pittsburgh Pirates
May 23, 2025 vs Chicago Cubs
May 24, 2025 vs Chicago Cubs
May 25, 2025 vs Chicago Cubs
May 26, 2025 at Kansas City Royals
May 27, 2025 at Kansas City Royals
Cleveland Guardians Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
May 17, 2025 at Cincinnati Reds
May 18, 2025 at Cincinnati Reds
May 19, 2025 at Minnesota Twins
May 20, 2025 at Minnesota Twins
May 21, 2025 at Minnesota Twins
May 22, 2025 at Detroit Tigers
May 23, 2025 at Detroit Tigers
May 24, 2025 at Detroit Tigers
May 25, 2025 at Detroit Tigers
May 26, 2025 vs Los Angeles Dodgers
