The Cincinnati Reds head to Truist Park to face the Atlanta Braves on Thursday, September 24, with first pitch set for 7:15 PM ET. Brady Singer gets the ball for Cincinnati against former Red Tyler Mahle, who starts for Atlanta. The game airs nationally on FS1 and locally on Reds.TV, with radio coverage on WLW 700 and 680 AM/93.7 FM The Fan. With the regular season winding down, every game in late September carries real weight in the standings, and this road matchup against a perennial NL contender is no exception.
Pitching Matchup: Brady Singer vs. Tyler Mahle at Truist Park
Brady Singer gets the starting assignment for the Reds in what figures to be a pivotal late-season outing. Singer has been a key piece of Cincinnati's rotation, and his ability to control the strike zone and keep the Braves' lineup off-balance will set the tone early. Atlanta's offense is capable of putting up crooked numbers in a hurry, so Singer will need to be sharp from the first pitch.
On the other side, Tyler Mahle takes the mound for Atlanta. Reds fans know that name well — Mahle spent several seasons in Cincinnati before moving on, and facing him carries its own storyline. Whether the familiarity works in the Reds' favor or against them remains to be seen, but the Cincinnati lineup will have a book on him and vice versa. That mutual knowledge makes pitch selection and in-game adjustments more important than usual.
Keys to Watch for the Cincinnati Reds
- Singer's command early: Truist Park can be a tough environment, and Atlanta's lineup punishes pitchers who fall behind in counts. Singer needs to attack hitters and avoid deep counts that drain his pitch count before the sixth inning.
- Reds offense against a familiar arm: Facing a pitcher the lineup has seen before can cut both ways. Cincinnati's hitters need to stay disciplined and not let familiarity breed complacency at the plate.
- Bullpen management: Late September means rosters are expanded and options are available, but the Reds' back-end arms will need to be ready to protect any lead Singer builds.
- Road performance: Playing in Atlanta is a genuine challenge. The Reds' ability to execute on the road, stay focused in a hostile environment, and limit defensive miscues will be critical.
Prediction: Reds Steal One on the Road
This is a tough ask in Atlanta, but Singer is capable of delivering a quality start, and the Reds' lineup has enough weapons to scratch out runs against Mahle. Cincinnati wins a competitive game, 4–3, taking an important late-season road victory heading into the final stretch of the regular season. Catch the full broadcast on FS1 beginning at 7:15 PM ET.
