Detroit Tigers vs Cincinnati Reds Picks and Prediction for Sunday April 26 2026
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The Detroit Tigers, sitting at 14–14, head to Cincinnati on Sunday to take on the Reds, who have jumped out to an 18–9 record, at Great American Ball Park. Cincinnati is enjoying its strongest start in the last two decades and will try to keep the momentum going by adding another victory in front of the home crowd. Get involved in the action with our free MLB picks.
Detroit vs. Cincinnati Game Information
- April 26, 2026
- 1:40pm EST
- Great American Ball Park
- MLB.TV/Reds.TV/Tigers.TV
Cincinnati Form & Recent Results
Cincinnati heads into this matchup playing some of its best baseball of the season, riding a two-game win streak and taking four of its last five. The Reds looked especially sharp in Saturday’s 9–2 victory over Detroit at home, where first baseman Sal Stewart was the clear standout. Stewart went 3-for-4 at the plate, crushed a home run, crossed the plate once, and drove in five runs, consistently coming through in big spots. On the mound, starter Brady Singer gave Cincinnati a solid start, working 5.1 innings while giving up eight hits and two earned runs. He didn’t issue a walk and added three strikeouts, keeping the game under control and giving the bullpen a comfortable lead to protect.
As a team, Cincinnati’s bats did a lot of the heavy lifting in that win, piling up 10 hits and launching four homers, which added up to 24 total bases. Even with all that damage, they still stranded eight runners, showing they were creating chances all game long. Looking at the season numbers, Stewart and Elly De La Cruz have been the top power threats, with nine home runs each, while Spencer Steer follows with four. Stewart has also been the Reds’ most productive run producer, leading the club with 29 RBIs, and he’s setting the tone with consistency too, pacing the team with a .303 batting average. Over their last five games, Cincinnati is averaging 7.4 runs per game, and with the offense clicking like this, they’ll try to finish the series strong against Detroit on Sunday and complete the sweep.
Detroit Form & Recent Results
Detroit comes into this matchup in a bit of a skid, having lost two straight and three of their last five overall. On Saturday in Cincinnati, the Tigers were beaten 9–2, even though they didn’t exactly go quiet at the plate. Detroit collected 10 hits but couldn’t turn those opportunities into enough runs, leaving eight runners stranded. Kevin McGonigle was one of the few bright spots, finishing 3-for-5 with a homer while also scoring a run and driving one in.
On the year, Kerry Carpenter has been Detroit’s main power threat, leading the team with six home runs. Dillon Dingler isn’t far behind with five homers, and he’s also been their most productive run producer, pacing the club with 19 RBIs. McGonigle has set the tone in terms of consistent contact, leading Detroit with a .333 batting average. The bigger concern lately has been on the mound, where the Tigers have been giving up a lot of runs, an average of 7.2 over their last five games. With that kind of pressure on the offense, Detroit will need a much sharper performance from its pitchers if it wants to avoid getting swept in Cincinnati.
Key Stats
- Detroit’s Dillon Dingler this season: 5 HRs, 19 RBIs, .238 AVG
- Cincinnati’s Sal Stewart this season: 9 HRs, 19 RBIs, .303 AVG
Betting Odds & Market Overview:
- CIN -110 / DET -110 ; O/U 9
Detroit vs. Cincinnati Picks and Prediction
Cincinnati’s lineup has been on a tear lately, and rookie Sal Stewart has been right at the center of it, providing a big spark in the middle of the order. Detroit will try to salvage the series and keep Cincinnati from finishing things off when the teams meet again on Sunday. On the mound, the Tigers are set to go with right-hander Keider Montero, who’s 1–2 with a 3.68 ERA so far, while the Reds will counter with Rhett Lowder. Lowder has been steady this season, posting a 3–1 record and a 3.10 ERA. Final Score Prediction, Cincinnati Reds win 2-1.
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