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Philadelphia Phillies at Cincinnati Reds – Where to Watch, Stream Info, TV Channel, and Live Updates (July 08, 2026)

July 8, 2026 by Fubo Sports Desk
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The Philadelphia Phillies carry one of the more remarkable turnaround narratives in recent baseball history into Cincinnati, having clawed from 10-plus games under .500 to 10-plus games over .500 before their 85th game — a feat accomplished by only two other teams in MLB history. Now sitting at 51-41 under interim manager Don Mattingly, Philadelphia is a team that has rediscovered its identity, and the Reds will need to be sharp to slow them down.

Bryce Harper anchors the Philadelphia offense with 20 home runs, 57 RBI, and a .266 average, while Kyle Schwarber has been a wrecking ball with 31 home runs and 57 RBI. Closer Jhoan Duran has been nearly untouchable at a 1.47 ERA with 22 saves, giving Mattingly a reliable finishing option.

Cincinnati counters with Sal Stewart, who has quietly put together a strong season — 17 home runs, 61 RBI, and 87 hits. Chase Burns leads the rotation with 10 wins and 116 strikeouts. The Reds are 3-7 over their last 10 games, but they showed something Sunday when Nick Lodolo threw six scoreless innings against Baltimore. There is enough talent here to make Philadelphia work for every run.

Philadelphia Phillies at Cincinnati Reds Game Information

Game Date: July 08, 2026
Game Time: 07:10 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN and ESPN Deportes
Location: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

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Live Updates

9:04 PM ET
Jose Trevino flies out to deep right center field to Justin Crawford.
8:27 PM ET
Jose Trevino flies out to center field to Justin Crawford.
8:38 PM ET
JJ Bleday homers to center field.
8:35 PM ET
Elly De La Cruz homers to center field. Edwin Arroyo scores.
8:26 PM ET
Noelvi Marte homers to center field.
10:22 PM ET
Gabriel Rincones grounds out to shallow infield, Rhett Lowder to Spencer Steer.
10:21 PM ET
Alec Bohm singles to right field.
10:20 PM ET
Bryson Stott strikes out swinging.
10:13 PM ET
Noelvi Marte strikes out swinging.
10:18 PM ET
Brandon Marsh grounds out to shallow right field, Edwin Arroyo to Spencer Steer.
10:16 PM ET
Kyle Schwarber homers to right field.
10:06 PM ET
JJ Bleday grounds out to second base, Edmundo Sosa to Bryce Harper.
10:15 PM ET
Rafael Marchán (C) replaces J.T. Realmuto (C), batting 8th.
1:43 PM ET
Tim Mayza (P) replaces Brad Keller (P).
10:13 PM ET
Noelvi Marte strikes out swinging.
10:15 PM ET
Rafael Marchán switches from C to C.
10:12 PM ET
Rafael Marchán (C) replaces J.T. Realmuto (C), batting 8th.
10:10 PM ET
Spencer Steer doubles to deep right field.
10:08 PM ET
Eugenio Suárez strikes out swinging.
10:06 PM ET
JJ Bleday grounds out to second base, Edmundo Sosa to Bryce Harper.
10:04 PM ET
Tim Mayza (P) replaces José Alvarado (P).
10:02 PM ET
Bryce Harper flies out to shallow center field to TJ Friedl.
9:59 PM ET
Edmundo Sosa reaches on catcher interference. Interference error by Jose Trevino.
9:58 PM ET
J.T. Realmuto grounds out to shallow infield, Sal Stewart to Spencer Steer. Justin Crawford to second.
9:55 PM ET
Justin Crawford singles to shallow infield.
9:53 PM ET
Gabriel Rincones strikes out swinging.
9:53 PM ET
Rhett Lowder (P) replaces Brock Burke (P).
9:50 PM ET
Sal Stewart grounds out to first base to Bryce Harper.
9:50 PM ET
Elly De La Cruz walks.
9:48 PM ET
TJ Friedl strikes out swinging.
9:46 PM ET
Edwin Arroyo grounds out to shallow right field, Bryce Harper to Brad Keller.
9:43 PM ET
Alec Bohm grounds out to third base. Bryson Stott out at second.
9:42 PM ET
Bryson Stott walks.
9:41 PM ET
Brandon Marsh called out on strikes.
9:36 PM ET
Jose Trevino strikes out swinging.
9:35 PM ET
Noelvi Marte doubles to left field. Spencer Steer scores. JJ Bleday scores. Elly De La Cruz scores.
9:46 PM ET
Spencer Steer walks. JJ Bleday to second.
9:35 PM ET
Noelvi Marte doubles to deep left field. Spencer Steer scores. JJ Bleday scores. Elly De La Cruz scores.
9:32 PM ET
Spencer Steer walks. JJ Bleday to second.
9:31 PM ET
Eugenio Suárez strikes out on a foul tip.
9:29 PM ET
JJ Bleday singles to center field. Elly De La Cruz to third. TJ Friedl scores.
9:27 PM ET
Sal Stewart flies out to center field to Justin Crawford.
9:25 PM ET
Elly De La Cruz walks. TJ Friedl to second.
9:23 PM ET
TJ Friedl walks.
9:24 PM ET
José Alvarado (P) replaces Max Lazar (P).
9:20 PM ET
José Alvarado (P) replaces Max Lazar (P).
9:19 PM ET
Kyle Schwarber strikes out swinging.
9:19 PM ET
Kyle Schwarber strikes out swinging.
9:16 PM ET
Bryce Harper walks. Edmundo Sosa to second.
9:14 PM ET
Edmundo Sosa singles to left field.
9:12 PM ET
J.T. Realmuto homers to left field.
9:11 PM ET
Justin Crawford strikes out swinging.
9:10 PM ET
Gabriel Rincones flies out to left field to JJ Bleday.
9:07 PM ET
Brock Burke (P) replaces Chase Burns (P).
9:06 PM ET
Edwin Arroyo lines out to deep center field to Justin Crawford.
9:04 PM ET
Jose Trevino flies out to deep right center field to Justin Crawford.
8:59 PM ET
Spencer Steer singles to shortstop.
8:56 PM ET
Alec Bohm lines out to center field to TJ Friedl.
8:55 PM ET
Bryson Stott out on a sacrifice fly to left field to JJ Bleday. Bryce Harper scores.
8:52 PM ET
Brandon Marsh flies out to deep center field to TJ Friedl. Bryce Harper to third.
8:50 PM ET
Kyle Schwarber walks. Bryce Harper to second.
8:45 PM ET
Bryce Harper walks.
8:42 PM ET
Eugenio Suárez grounds out to shortstop, Edmundo Sosa to Bryce Harper.
8:39 PM ET
Max Lazar (P) replaces Tanner Banks (P).
8:38 PM ET
JJ Bleday homers to center field.
8:36 PM ET
Sal Stewart homers to right field.
8:34 PM ET
Elly De La Cruz homers to center field. Edwin Arroyo scores.
8:33 PM ET
TJ Friedl grounds out to shallow infield, Tanner Banks to Bryson Stott.
8:33 PM ET
Edwin Arroyo triples to right field.
8:28 PM ET
Tanner Banks (P) replaces Alan Rangel (P).
8:27 PM ET
Jose Trevino flies out to center field to Justin Crawford.
8:26 PM ET
Noelvi Marte homers to center field.
8:23 PM ET
Edmundo Sosa flies out to center field to JJ Bleday.
8:21 PM ET
J.T. Realmuto walks.
8:17 PM ET
Justin Crawford walks.
8:15 PM ET
Gabriel Rincones grounds out to second base. Alec Bohm out at second.
8:13 PM ET
Alec Bohm walks.
8:09 PM ET
Spencer Steer called out on strikes.
8:06 PM ET
Eugenio Suárez walks.
8:03 PM ET
JJ Bleday flies out to deep right field to Gabriel Rincones.
8:02 PM ET
Sal Stewart homers to right field. Elly De La Cruz scores.
7:59 PM ET
Elly De La Cruz doubles to deep center field.
7:58 PM ET
TJ Friedl flies out to shallow center field to Justin Crawford.
7:55 PM ET
Bryson Stott flies out to deep center field to TJ Friedl.
7:52 PM ET
Brandon Marsh singles to left center field.
7:50 PM ET
Kyle Schwarber pops out to shallow infield to Sal Stewart.
7:50 PM ET
Bryce Harper grounds out to shallow infield, Elly De La Cruz to Spencer Steer.
7:47 PM ET
Edwin Arroyo lines out to second base to Bryson Stott.
7:45 PM ET
Jose Trevino strikes out swinging.
7:44 PM ET
Noelvi Marte strikes out swinging.
7:40 PM ET
Edmundo Sosa flies out to center field to TJ Friedl.
7:38 PM ET
J.T. Realmuto called out on strikes.
7:36 PM ET
Justin Crawford triples to deep right field. Gabriel Rincones scores.
7:35 PM ET
Gabriel Rincones doubles to deep right center field.
7:34 PM ET
Alec Bohm grounds out to shallow infield, Elly De La Cruz to Spencer Steer.
7:30 PM ET
Spencer Steer strikes out swinging.
7:27 PM ET
Eugenio Suárez strikes out swinging.
7:25 PM ET
JJ Bleday walks.
7:23 PM ET
Sal Stewart walks.
7:21 PM ET
Elly De La Cruz grounds out to shallow right field, Bryson Stott to Bryce Harper.
7:18 PM ET
Bryson Stott lines out to left center field to TJ Friedl.
7:17 PM ET
Brandon Marsh walks.
7:14 PM ET
Kyle Schwarber strikes out on a foul tip.
7:12 PM ET
Bryce Harper flies out to right center field to Noelvi Marte.

Game Preview

Philadelphia sits two games back in the NL East with the All-Star break approaching, making every game between now and the break meaningful in the division race. A win here keeps the Phillies in striking distance; a loss tightens the margin they’ve worked hard to create. For Cincinnati, 16.5 games back in the NL Central, the standings picture is less pressing than the question of whether this group can string together consistent performances. The Reds are 20-25 at home — a number they’ll want to improve against a Phillies club that is 26-20 on the road.

Cincinnati Reds Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 41-49
Home Record: 20-25
Away Record: 21-24
Division Record: 5-20
Streak: 1 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .456

Philadelphia Phillies Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 51-41
Home Record: 25-21
Away Record: 26-20
Division Record: 9-12
Streak: 1 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .554

Stat Leaders

Cincinnati Reds (41-49, #5 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Blake Dunn, 0.282
RBI Leader: Sal Stewart, 61 RBI
Home Run Leader: Sal Stewart, 17 HR
Runs Leader: Spencer Steer, 50 Runs
Hits Leader: Sal Stewart, 87 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Elly De La Cruz, 13 SB
ERA Leader: Julian Garcia, 1.93 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Chase Burns, 116 K
Wins Leader: Chase Burns, 10 W
Saves Leader: Emilio Pagán, 7 SV

Philadelphia Phillies (51-41, #2 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Derek Hill, 0.325
RBI Leader: Kyle Schwarber, 57 RBI
Home Run Leader: Kyle Schwarber, 31 HR
Runs Leader: Trea Turner, 62 Runs
Hits Leader: Brandon Marsh, 98 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Trea Turner, 16 SB
ERA Leader: Jhoan Duran, 1.47 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Cristopher Sánchez, 137 K
Wins Leader: Cristopher Sánchez, 10 W
Saves Leader: Jhoan Duran, 22 SV

What to Watch For

Cristopher Sánchez leads the Philadelphia rotation in strikeouts with 137 and has 10 wins, but his last outing was a rough one — nine earned runs allowed in a loss to Kansas City. How he responds will be one of the more compelling individual threads of this game. Zack Wheeler’s 2.28 ERA and Jesús Luzardo’s 125 strikeouts give the Phillies rotation real depth, and whoever takes the ball will be backed by one of the more dangerous lineups in the league. Trea Turner has scored 62 runs and stolen 16 bases, giving Philadelphia a constant threat at the top of the order.

For Cincinnati, Brady Singer takes the mound carrying a 5.03 ERA and 3 wins, numbers that reflect a rotation that has struggled to find consistency since April. Spencer Steer has crossed the plate 50 times and provides energy at the top of the Reds’ order, while JJ Bleday’s 13 home runs and 37 RBI give Cincinnati a legitimate power threat in the middle of the lineup.

With Blake Dunn on the injured list and Ke’Bryan Hayes also sidelined, the Reds will need contributors like Dane Myers — though he too is on the injured list — and Edwin Arroyo, who is hitting .247, to step into larger roles. Tyler Stephenson at .234 with 6 home runs and 24 RBI gives Cincinnati a steady presence behind the plate.

Cincinnati Reds Injury Report

Brandon Williamson – Shoulder (D60) – The Cincinnati Reds placed LHP Brandon Williamson to the 60-day injured list with left shoulder fatigue.
Dane Myers – Shoulder (D10) – The Cincinnati Reds placed OF Dane Myers on the 10-day injured list due to left shoulder contusion.
Graham Ashcraft – Forearm (D60) – The Cincinnati Reds placed RHP Graham Ashcraft on the 60-day injured list due to a sprained right forearm.
Blake Dunn – Elbow (D10) – The Cincinnati Reds placed OF Blake Dunn on the 10-day injured list with a right elbow sprain.
Tony Santillan – Oblique (D15) – The Cincinnati Reds placed RHP Tony Santillan on the 15-day injured list with an oblique strain.
Ke’Bryan Hayes – Back (D10) – The Cincinnati Reds placed INF Ke’Bryan Hayes on the 10-day injured list due to a lumbar bulging disc.

Philadelphia Phillies Injury Report

Brad Keller – Forearm (D15) – The Philadelphia Phillies placed RHP Brad Keller on the 15-day injured list with right forearm tendinitis.
Johan Rojas – Elbow (D60) – The Philadelphia Phillies placed OF Johan Rojas on the 60-day injured list with a right elbow UCL repair.
Adolis García – Lat (D60) – The Philadelphia Phillies placed OF Adolis García on the 60-day injured list with a right latissimus dorsi tear.

Cincinnati Reds Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 08, 2026 vs Philadelphia Phillies
July 09, 2026 vs Philadelphia Phillies
July 10, 2026 vs Chicago Cubs
July 11, 2026 vs Chicago Cubs
July 12, 2026 vs Chicago Cubs
July 17, 2026 at Colorado Rockies
July 18, 2026 at Colorado Rockies
July 19, 2026 at Colorado Rockies
July 20, 2026 at Seattle Mariners
July 21, 2026 at Seattle Mariners

Philadelphia Phillies Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 08, 2026 at Cincinnati Reds
July 09, 2026 at Cincinnati Reds
July 10, 2026 at Detroit Tigers
July 11, 2026 at Detroit Tigers
July 12, 2026 at Detroit Tigers
July 16, 2026 vs New York Mets
July 18, 2026 vs New York Mets
July 19, 2026 vs New York Mets
July 20, 2026 vs Los Angeles Dodgers
July 21, 2026 vs Los Angeles Dodgers

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