The Cincinnati Reds (8-3) go for their sixth consecutive victory on Wednesday night when they face the Miami Marlins (6-5) at loanDepot park. First pitch is at 6:40 p.m. ET in Game 3 of a four-game series the Reds lead two games to none.

The Pitching Matchup

Right-hander Brady Singer makes his third start of the season for Cincinnati, carrying an 0-0 record with a 5.00 ERA through his first two outings. Singer has struck out 10 across his first two starts and will look to lower that ERA against a Marlins lineup that has gone cold, losing four of its last five games.

Miami counters with right-hander Eury Pérez, who is 0-1 with a 5.73 ERA and 12 strikeouts through approximately 11 innings. The 21-year-old has the raw stuff to dominate any lineup but has been inconsistent in the early going as he continues to develop into the frontline starter the Marlins believe he can be.

Reds Rolling

Cincinnati extended its winning streak to five games with a thrilling 6-3 victory in 10 innings on Monday night. The Reds chased Sandy Alcantara in the ninth inning, then broke the game open with a four-run 10th highlighted by Nathaniel Lowe's go-ahead RBI single. Matt McLain doubled twice and drove in two runs in the comeback.

The Reds are 8-3 for their best start since 2011 and a perfect 5-0 on the road. The offense has been clicking at every level, and the pitching staff has been dominant throughout the five-game streak.

Marlins Struggling

After opening the season 5-1 — a franchise-best mark — the Marlins have dropped four of their last five. The injuries to Kyle Stowers (hamstring), Christopher Morel (oblique), and Esteury Ruiz (oblique) continue to thin their lineup. Xavier Edwards cooled off after a scorching start, and the offense has struggled to generate consistent run support for the pitching staff.

Keys to the Game

Singer needs to attack the Marlins' depleted lineup early and set the tone. If he can get through five or six innings efficiently, the Reds' bullpen depth — anchored by Emilio Pagan's four saves and contributions from Brock Burke and Tony Santillan — should be able to close it out.

For the Marlins, getting to Singer early and putting pressure on the Reds before their bullpen takes over is essential. Pérez has the talent to keep Miami in the game, but the lineup needs to provide run support.