The Reds split a four-game set with the Pirates rallying to take the final two games over the weekend. Yesterday, the Big Red Machine was back for at least a day as Cincy cracked 14 hits and scored 14 runs in a 14-8 win. Noelvi Marte and Spencer Steer led the assault driving in four runs apiece.

The Cincinnati Reds will hand the ball to Andrew Abbott (8-2, 2.34 ERA), who is looking for win No. 9 on the season, and the Phillies will turn to Taijuan Walker (4-5, 3.53 ERA). The Reds won 14-8 over the Pirates yesterday in their last game.

After months of being sidelined due to injury, Hunter Greene is set to make his return to the mound at Great American Ball Park this week.

Hunter Greene expects to return to the mound this week as the Cincinnati Reds will reportedly activate the right-handed pitcher in time for a Wednesday start.