Cincinnati Reds vs New York Yankees Picks and Prediction for Sunday, June 21, 2026
Use Code WWWC The Cincinnati Reds (36–39) wrap up their interleague series with the New York Yankees (46–29) on Sunday at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. Coming off a decisive blowout win on Saturday, Cincinnati heads into the finale with a chance to take the series and carry some momentum against one of the American League’s top teams. Get involved in the action with our free MLB picks.
Cincinnati vs New York Game Information
- June 21, 2026
- 1:35 PM EST
- Yankee Stadium
- MLB.TV/Reds.TV/YESN/Fubo
New York Form & Recent Results
New York heads into this matchup trying to bounce back after a loss, though they've recently been fairly solid overall. Even with a one-game losing streak, the Yankees have still won three of their last five games, picking up a victory against the Reds and taking two games from the White Sox in that stretch. They’ll be aiming to steady things again on Sunday afternoon, especially with the series against Cincinnati hanging in the balance and the threat of dropping the set if they can’t respond.
Saturday’s game was a rough one at home, as New York was beaten 10–2 by Cincinnati, but there were still a few individual bright spots. Designated hitter Paul Goldschmidt provided some of the only offense, finishing 1-for-5 while also launching a home run, scoring a run, and driving in an RBI. Over the course of the season, first baseman Ben Rice has been one of the Yankees’ most productive bats, leading the team with 21 home runs, 52 RBIs, and a strong .288 batting average. Aaron Judge isn’t far behind in the power department either, sitting second on the roster with 17 home runs. Offensively, New York has been putting runs on the board lately, averaging about six runs per game over their last five, and they’ll look to keep that scoring pace up as they try to avoid a series loss to the Reds.
Cincinnati Form & Recent Results
Cincinnati comes into this matchup feeling some momentum, riding a one-game winning streak and taking three of their last five games overall. Their last few games include an impressive win over the Yankees, along with two victories against the Mets, showing they’ve been able to handle quality opponents. Their best statement was Saturday’s 10–2 blowout in the Bronx, where the Reds’ offense never really let up. Third baseman Sal Stewart had a huge night at the plate, going 2-for-4 while crossing the plate once and driving in six runs, which ended up being the difference-maker in a game that got out of hand quickly.
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The pitching backed it up too, as starter Andrew Abbott gave Cincinnati a solid five innings, giving up five hits and just one earned run while walking three and striking out six. The Reds also did a great job putting the ball in play and stacking up hits, finishing with 15 total hits, one home run, and 25 total bases, numbers that reflect how consistently they were creating traffic and turning it into runs. On the season, Stewart has been their main power and run-producing threat, leading the team with 14 home runs and 53 RBI. JJ Bleday has been right behind him in the home run department with 13, while Elly De La Cruz has been their most reliable hitter for average, pacing the lineup at .280. Offensively, they’ve been producing lately too, scoring 5.6 runs per game over their last five as they try to close out a series win against New York on Sunday.
Key Stats
- Cincinnati’s Sal Stewart this season: 14 HRs, 53 RBI, .252 AVG
- New York’s Ben Rice this season: 21 HRs, 52 RBI, .288 AVG
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- NYY -126 / CIN +104; O/U 8.5
Cincinnati vs New York Picks and Prediction
Cincinnati rolled to a convincing 10–2 win, sparked by a strong outing from starter Andrew Abbott and a huge night at the plate from Sal Stewart, who drove in six runs to power the offense. The Yankees will try to shake it off in the next game and hand the ball to right-hander Elmer Rodriguez, who’s 0–1 with a 4.15 ERA so far. The Reds will counter with righty Chase Burns, who’s been dominant this season at 8–1 with a 2.01 ERA, giving Cincinnati a clear edge heading into the matchup. Nevertheless, it is hard to win at Yankee Stadium. Final Score Prediction, New York Yankees win 7-5.
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