The Cincinnati Reds head to American Family Field on Sunday, September 13 for a 2:10 PM ET showdown with the Milwaukee Brewers. Chase Burns gets the ball for Cincinnati against Milwaukee's Robert Gasser in what shapes up as a pivotal regular-season contest between two NL Central rivals. With September in full swing and standings implications on the line, every game in this division matters — and a road win against the Brewers would carry real weight for the Reds. Catch the action on Reds.TV or WLW 700 AM back home in Cincinnati.
Probable Pitching Matchup: Chase Burns vs. Robert Gasser
Chase Burns draws the assignment for Cincinnati on Sunday. The young right-hander has been one of the more closely watched arms in the Reds rotation, and a strong outing against a divisional opponent in September would do a lot to underscore what this pitching staff can be heading into the final weeks of the regular season.
Opposing him is Milwaukee's Robert Gasser. The left-hander has worked to carve out a spot in the Brewers rotation, and American Family Field gives him a familiar environment to work with. Brewers fans will be watching to see if Gasser can keep the Cincinnati lineup in check on a Sunday afternoon with standings implications hanging in the air.
Keys to the Game for the Cincinnati Reds
- Burns setting the tone early: Road starts in division games come down to limiting damage in the first few innings. If Burns can work efficiently and keep Milwaukee's lineup off the bases, Cincinnati gives itself a chance to steal a win in Wisconsin.
- Capitalizing against a left-hander: Gasser is a southpaw, which means the Reds' lineup construction and matchup decisions become critical. Getting right-handed bats into favorable counts early could open the door for Cincinnati's offense.
- Bullpen management: September rosters are expanded, and smart bullpen usage in close games can be the difference between a win and a loss on the road. The Reds will need their relievers ready if Burns runs into trouble.
- Winning the ground game: Road wins in divisional play often come down to avoiding big innings. Limiting walks, staying disciplined at the plate, and playing clean defense are non-negotiables at American Family Field.
Prediction
This is a tight pitching matchup between two teams that know each other well. Burns has the talent to go deep into a game and give Cincinnati a quality start, and if he does, the Reds have the lineup depth to scratch out enough runs against Gasser. Milwaukee is a tough out at home, but Cincinnati has the pitching to stay in this one from first pitch to final out.
Reds win, 3-2. Burns delivers a solid six innings, and Cincinnati's offense does just enough against Gasser to grab a road victory in the NL Central race.
