Preview: Reds at Marlins, Wednesday, April 8, 2026

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (Interstat) — The Cincinnati Reds and Miami Marlins will look to break a series deadlock in a weather-impacted finale Wednesday at loanDepot Park, with rain in the forecast.

After splitting the first two games of the set, the Reds (7-3) send right-hander Brady Singer (0-0) to the mound against Marlins righty Eury Pérez (0-1). First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. EDT.

Cincinnati aims to continue its strong early-season form, entering with the best record in the National League. Miami (6-4) seeks to rebound after being shut out 2-0 on Monday, a game highlighted by a stellar outing from Reds left-hander Brandon Williamson.

Williamson, a player to watch for Cincinnati, tossed 6 2/3 scoreless innings in that victory. He will look to provide a blueprint against a Marlins lineup that managed just three hits.

For Miami, right-hander Janson Junk is a key figure after delivering a quality start in Monday’s loss, allowing two runs over 7 1/3 innings. The Marlins’ bullpen has been solid, but the offense must solve a Reds pitching staff that has posted three shutouts in its last six games.

Singer makes his first start of 2026 for Cincinnati. Pérez takes the ball for Miami looking to improve upon a season debut where he took the loss despite allowing only two earned runs over five innings.

The weather could be a factor, with game-time temperatures expected around 72 degrees (22 Celsius) and rain likely.

According to Interstat’s game simulator, the projected final score is Reds 7, Marlins 6. Miami has been installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of -1.5. The over/under is 7.5.

Following the game, the teams conclude their four-game series Thursday before Cincinnati returns home to face the Los Angeles Angels. Miami begins a road trip Friday in Detroit.