It’s the Cincinnati Reds versus the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on August 11, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:40 PM ET
- Location: Rate Field, Chicago, IL
- TV Channels: MLB Cincinnati Reds, Chicago Sports Network
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox on August 11, 2026
You can watch the Chicago White Sox take on the Cincinnati Reds live on DIRECTV on MLB Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Sports Network on August 11, 2026 at 7:40 PM ET.
Cincinnati Reds (56-61) at Chicago White Sox (61-56) — Game Preview
The Cincinnati Reds (56-61) visit the Chicago White Sox (61-56) at Rate Field on August 11, 2026. Cincinnati has gone deep 146 times as a team while Chicago has managed just 127 home runs, even though the White Sox hold the better record between the two clubs. Elly De La Cruz holds down shortstop for the Reds and is hitting .271 this season, pairing that average with a .353 on-base percentage and a .499 slugging percentage.
On the home side, first baseman Munetaka Murakami has matched that power with 26 home runs and 54 RBIs, giving Chicago its own long-ball threat despite a .237 average. Reds first baseman Sal Stewart brings his own thump to the lineup, sitting on 25 home runs and 87 RBIs this season. Chicago sits atop the AL Central while Cincinnati trails by 17 games in the NL Central, a gap that speaks to how differently the two seasons have unfolded.
Regional Coverage
MLB Cincinnati Reds, Chicago Sports Network
League Packages
What Time is the Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox Game Today?
The Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox game starts at 7:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox?
You can watch Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox on your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Cincinnati Reds Channel on DIRECTV
You can watch the Cincinnati Reds on MLB Cincinnati Reds (Channel 661).
Chicago White Sox Channel on DIRECTV
You can watch the Chicago White Sox on Chicago Sports Network (Channel 665).
Players to Watch: Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago White Sox
Cincinnati Reds
Elly De La Cruz — SS. Elly De La Cruz holds down shortstop for Cincinnati and is hitting .271 this season, pairing that average with a .353 on-base percentage. His .499 slugging percentage gives the Reds a genuine power threat at the top of the order.
Sal Stewart — 1B. First baseman Sal Stewart has turned into a middle-of-the-order fixture for Cincinnati, driving in 87 runs to go with 25 home runs this season. He’s hitting .255 on the year, giving the Reds thump behind Elly De La Cruz in the lineup.
JJ Bleday — LF. Twenty home runs and 47 RBIs from left fielder JJ Bleday have given Cincinnati pop from the corner outfield spot this season. His .339 on-base percentage and .460 slugging percentage round out an offense that’s produced 146 team home runs overall.
Chicago White Sox
Munetaka Murakami — 1B. Munetaka Murakami has emerged as Chicago’s primary power source at first base, socking 26 home runs and driving in 54 RBIs this season. He’s hitting .237 on the year, a number that undersells the impact of his home run total for the White Sox.
Colson Montgomery — SS. Shortstop Colson Montgomery has driven in 68 runs for the White Sox this season while also socking 26 home runs. His .215 batting average is modest, but the RBI production has made him a steady presence in the middle of Chicago’s order.
Sam Antonacci — LF. Left fielder Sam Antonacci gives Chicago a different kind of bat, hitting .273 with a .366 on-base percentage this season. He’s added 8 home runs and 34 RBIs, rounding out a lineup that also features Murakami and Montgomery’s power at the corners.
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