Overview

• The Cincinnati Reds are on a four-game losing streak and have dropped the first two games of their series against the Atlanta Braves, who are riding a three-game winning streak.
• Hunter Greene, with a 4-2 record and a 2.53 ERA, is set to start for the Reds; he has won his last two starts and recorded 12 strikeouts in his most recent outing.
• Greene has a strong career record against the Braves, with a 2-0 record, a 3.00 ERA, and 24 strikeouts in 18 innings across three starts.
• The Reds are managing injuries, with Noelvi Marte day-to-day due to left side pain and Tyler Callihan out for 6–8 weeks after forearm surgery, prompting the recall of Jacob Hurtubise.
• Braves starter Grant Holmes, 2-2 with a 4.24 ERA, has delivered quality performances recently, including a nine-strikeout outing in his last start despite taking the loss.