It’s the Cincinnati Reds versus the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on June 8, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 9:40 PM ET
- Location: Petco Park, San Diego, CA
- TV Channels: MLB Cincinnati Reds, MLB San Diego Padres
- Streaming: Cincinnati Reds – MLB.TV, San Diego Padres – MLB.TV
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Cincinnati Reds vs. San Diego Padres on June 8, 2026
Watch the San Diego Padres take on the Cincinnati Reds live on DIRECTV on MLB Cincinnati Reds channel 661 and MLB San Diego Padres channel 694, or you can stream on Cincinnati Reds – MLB.TV, San Diego Padres – MLB.TV on June 8, 2026 at 9:40 PM ET.
Cincinnati Reds (31-33) at San Diego Padres (33-31) — Game Preview
The Cincinnati Reds bring a 31-33 record into Petco Park to face a San Diego Padres club sitting two games better at 33-31. The offenses have produced in different ways, with Cincinnati hitting .230 as a team and totaling 81 home runs while San Diego sits at .214 with 65 long balls. Sal Stewart anchors the Reds’ order at first base, hitting .253 with 12 home runs and a team-leading 39 RBIs, while JJ Bleday has been one of Cincinnati’s most efficient bats with a .931 OPS built on 10 home runs.
On the home side, Fernando Tatis Jr. leads San Diego with a .273 average and 15 stolen bases out of right field, giving the Padres a table-setter who can create pressure on the bases. Manny Machado brings power with 11 home runs and 32 RBIs even as his average sits at .169. The pitching numbers favor San Diego, with the Padres carrying a 3.97 team ERA against Cincinnati’s 4.81 mark. Both lineups are working around key injuries, with Elly De La Cruz on the Reds’ injured list and Jake Cronenworth out for San Diego.
Streaming
Cincinnati Reds – MLB.TV, San Diego Padres – MLB.TV
League Packages
What Time is the Cincinnati Reds vs. San Diego Padres Game Today?
The Cincinnati Reds vs. San Diego Padres game starts at 9:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Cincinnati Reds vs. San Diego Padres?
You can watch Cincinnati Reds vs. San Diego Padres on Cincinnati Reds – MLB.TV, San Diego Padres – MLB.TV and MLB Extra Innings®.
Cincinnati Reds vs. San Diego Padres Channel on DIRECTV
San Diego Padres games air on MLB San Diego Padres (Channel 694). Cincinnati Reds games air on MLB Cincinnati Reds (Channel 661).
Players to Watch: Cincinnati Reds vs. San Diego Padres
Cincinnati Reds
Sal Stewart — 1B. Stewart leads the Reds with 39 RBIs while hitting .253 with 12 home runs as the steadiest run producer in the lineup. His .345 on-base percentage and .456 slugging keep the middle of the order moving.
JJ Bleday — LF. Bleday has been the most productive bat per plate appearance for Cincinnati, hitting .274 with 10 home runs and a .570 slugging percentage. That power plays up his .361 on-base mark into a .931 OPS, the highest of the Reds hitters in this matchup.
Spencer Steer — LF. Steer brings a balanced line with a .266 average, 9 home runs and 24 RBIs. His .347 on-base percentage and .445 slugging make him a dependable presence ahead of and behind the bigger threats in the order.
San Diego Padres
Fernando Tatis Jr. — RF. Tatis leads San Diego with a .273 average and a .342 on-base percentage from the top of the lineup. He pairs that contact with 15 stolen bases, giving the Padres a table-setter who pressures defenses on the bases.
Manny Machado — 3B. Machado is the Padres’ primary power source with 11 home runs and 32 RBIs from third base. His .169 average has lagged this season, but the .254 on-base figure and run-production total still place him at the center of the run-scoring picture.
Xander Bogaerts — SS. Bogaerts contributes 8 home runs and 27 RBIs while hitting .226 from shortstop. His .300 on-base percentage and .348 slugging round out a middle infield bat that adds length to the San Diego order.
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