Reds and Giants Clash in Split-Squad Showdowns This Friday Night

A thrilling evening of baseball is set to unfold as the Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants square off in split-squad action across Arizona. Both teams will showcase their talent, providing fans with two exciting matchups that promise to highlight emerging stars and seasoned players alike.

In the first game, scheduled for 7:05 PM ET at the Giants’ complex in Scottsdale, Reds pitcher Chase Burns will take the mound. He’ll be supported by a lineup featuring the likes of TJ Friedl, Matt McLain, Will Benson, and JJ Bleday. Adding to the excitement, top prospect Tyson Lewis is slotted in as the designated hitter for this contest against San Francisco right-hander Landen Roupp. While this game won’t be aired on television, fans can still catch the action through San Francisco’s radio broadcast available on MLB.com.

Meanwhile, in Goodyear, the second half of the Reds will host the Giants under the lights at 9:05 PM ET. Brady Singer is set to start against Giants lefty Carson Whisenhunt. The Reds’ defense behind Singer is poised to impress, featuring Elly De La Cruz, Spencer Steer at second base, Sal Stewart at first base, and Noelvi Marte taking a turn in center field. Another top prospect, Alfredo Duno, will be in the lineup as the designated hitter, while Tyler Stephenson will handle catching duties. Like the earlier game, this matchup will not be televised, but fans can listen in via the Cincinnati radio broadcast on MLB.com or through the AM frequency of 700 WLW.

Special thanks to Doug Gray of Redleg Nation for sharing the travel rosters for both games on Bluesky. Notably, Steele Hall is among the reserves for the Goodyear matchup, while Ivan Johnson will be on the bench in Scottsdale after recently representing Great Britain in the World Baseball Classic.

With both games set to deliver high-energy performances, fans are in for a treat. Go Reds!

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.