The Cincinnati Reds (1-1) go for the series win over the Boston Red Sox (1-1) on Sunday at Great American Ball Park. Right-hander Rhett Lowder faces rookie Connelly Early in a 1:40 p.m. ET first pitch.

Lowder's Opportunity

Lowder gets an early-season chance to establish himself in the rotation. After missing all of 2025 with injuries, the right-hander is healthy and motivated to prove he belongs. This is a big opportunity against a Boston lineup that was shut out on Opening Day but broke through for five runs on Saturday.

Series on the Line

With the series tied at one game apiece, Sunday's rubber match carries added weight for a Reds team looking to start the season on the right foot at home.