Tuesday's scheduled Reds game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Great American Ball Park was postponed due to approaching storms. The game will be made up as part of a split doubleheader on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
The first game of the doubleheader is set for 12:40 PM ET, with the second game scheduled for 6:40 PM ET.
Fans holding tickets for the originally scheduled Tuesday game may use their same ticket for admission to the first game of the doubleheader on Wednesday at 12:40 PM ET. No exchange is necessary. Additional information regarding the postponement and ticketing can be found on the team's official rainout information page. team rainout information
The Cincinnati Reds enter the series having won five consecutive games. This streak marks their longest of the young 2025 season and has elevated the club to second place in the National League Central standings.
Right-hander Brady Singer was the scheduled starting pitcher for the Reds in the postponed game. Singer holds a record of going at least five innings and allowing no more than three runs in four of his five starts this season.
The Cardinals were expected to counter with right-hander Mike Mikolas. Mikolas has a 5.70 earned run average over five starts, although his ERA improves significantly when excluding his first outing in April.
The St. Louis lineup is currently tied for baseball's highest team batting average. Despite this, they are outside the top 10 in runs scored and runs batted in, indicating a lack of power production.
Adding a veteran presence for the 2025 season, former Major League Baseball manager Terry Francona returned to the dugout to manage the Reds. Francona returns to manage Reds
Reports during spring training also noted that top Reds prospect Chase Burns was slated to begin the season in Dayton, a minor league affiliate. Top Reds prospect Chase Burns
The doubleheader on Wednesday will provide both teams an opportunity to continue their early season play following the weather delay.
