It’s the Philadelphia Phillies versus the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on July 9, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Location: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH
- TV Channels: MLB Network®
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Philadelphia Phillies vs. Cincinnati Reds on July 9, 2026
You can watch the Cincinnati Reds take on the Philadelphia Phillies live on DIRECTV on MLB Network® on July 9, 2026 at 7:10 PM ET.
Philadelphia Phillies (51-42) at Cincinnati Reds (42-49) — Game Preview
The Philadelphia Phillies (51-42) visit the Cincinnati Reds (42-49) at Great American Ball Park on July 9, 2026. Philadelphia has gone deep 123 times as a team this season while Cincinnati has connected on just 113 home runs, the widest gap between the two lineups tonight. Kyle Schwarber has driven that thump from the middle of Philadelphia’s lineup, hitting .254 with 32 home runs and 58 RBIs as the club’s primary designated hitter, while Cincinnati counters with shortstop Elly De La Cruz, who is hitting .274 with a .349 on-base percentage and a .488 slugging mark.
Brandon Marsh has quietly been one of Philadelphia’s steadiest bats at .305 out of left field, and Reds first baseman Sal Stewart has driven in 64 runs to go with 19 home runs of his own from the middle of the Cincinnati order. Philadelphia sits just 3 games behind the National League East lead, while Cincinnati trails the NL Central by 15.5 games as the two clubs continue their series at Great American Ball Park.
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What Time is the Philadelphia Phillies vs. Cincinnati Reds Game Today?
The Philadelphia Phillies vs. Cincinnati Reds game starts at 7:10 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Philadelphia Phillies vs. Cincinnati Reds?
You can watch Philadelphia Phillies vs. Cincinnati Reds on MLB Network® and MLB Extra Innings®.
Cincinnati Reds Channel on DIRECTV
Cincinnati Reds fans can watch on MLB Cincinnati Reds (Channel 661).
Players to Watch: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Cincinnati Reds
Philadelphia Phillies
Brandon Marsh — LF. Marsh has quietly been one of Philadelphia’s steadiest bats this season, hitting .305 out of the outfield mix. His .340 on-base percentage and .502 slugging mark point to a hitter doing damage in more than one way, getting on base and driving the ball with authority.
Kyle Schwarber — DH. Schwarber remains Philadelphia’s primary power source, hitting .254 with 32 home runs and 58 RBIs as the club’s designated hitter. His 32 home runs pace the Phillies, 12 more than Bryce Harper’s 20.
Bryce Harper — 1B. Harper anchors the middle of Philadelphia’s order at first base, hitting .264 with 20 home runs and 57 RBIs this season. His .371 on-base percentage and .509 slugging percentage round out a lineup that already carries Schwarber’s power, giving the Phillies patience to go with the pop.
Cincinnati Reds
Elly De La Cruz — SS. De La Cruz is hitting .274 with a .349 on-base percentage, combining contact and pop from the shortstop position. His .488 slugging mark gives Cincinnati a legitimate extra-base threat from the middle of the infield.
Sal Stewart — 1B. First baseman Sal Stewart has driven in 64 runs to go with 19 home runs and a .256 average, the kind of middle-of-the-order production that keeps Cincinnati’s offense afloat.
JJ Bleday — LF. Fourteen home runs and a .482 slugging percentage give JJ Bleday one of Cincinnati’s more dangerous bats over 63 games this season. His .348 on-base percentage rounds out a complete profile for a player manning left field every day.
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