Giants, Reds Renew Rivalry with Key Series in San Francisco

San Francisco, California — The San Francisco Giants will host the Cincinnati Reds for a three-game series starting Monday night, looking to continue their impressive start to the 2025 MLB season. The Giants, who have taken two of three from the Reds during the season’s opening series in Cincinnati, aim to extend their seven-game winning streak and solidify their position at the top of the National League West.

The Giants are entering this series undefeated since their series win against the Reds and have a hot lineup. Giants manager Bob Melvin expressed confidence in his team’s chemistry and performance, stating, “Leave it up to Flores. He’s the guy you want in that situation.” This was a nod to Wilmer Flores, who secured a walk-off victory for San Francisco against the Seattle Mariners, contributing to their success.

In the opening matchup on Monday, the Giants will face Reds’ ace Hunter Greene (0-1, 2.25 ERA) and Giants’ right-hander Logan Webb (1-0, 3.00 ERA). Greene, who has historically pitched well against the Giants with a career record of 2-0 and a 1.10 ERA, is looking to rebound from a recent loss to the Texas Rangers, where he limited them to just one run across seven innings but did not earn the win.

Greene is keen to redeem himself after a tough outing to start the season, where he faced the Giants on Opening Day. In that match, he showcased dominance, allowing only two runs and three hits while striking out eight but did not factor into the decision. The Giants rallied late, leading to a powerful performance in the ninth inning, with Flores delivering a decisive three-run homer.

The Reds, on the other hand, come into the series seeking a turnaround after struggling to secure their first series win of the season. With a record of 2-5 in their last seven games, including three consecutive series losses, the team is eager to capitalize on their talent. Hall of Fame manager Terry Francona hopes that their change in leadership will reignite the team’s competitiveness in the NL Central.

“When you’re struggling, a change of scenery can help,” said Reds pitcher Carson Spiers. “We’ve got to move on. We’ve got San Fran right now, so worry about them.” Spiers and the Reds are set on shifting their fortunes at Oracle Park.

Alongside Greene, notable Reds players include Elly De La Cruz and Matt McLain. While De La Cruz is a standout, Portraying the need for consistency, McLain’s health will be crucial; he has shown promise but has recently been hindered by a hamstring injury.

For the Giants, optimism surrounds players like Bryan Woo and rookie Landen Roupp, who will also see action this series. Roupp, despite his recent debut hiccup, has potential that shows he could bring stability to the pitching rotation.

The upcoming series should provide both teams with a chance to redefine their early season journeys. The Giants look to maintain their momentum, while the Reds aspire for rejuvenation on the road.

The series kicks off Monday at Oracle Park, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:45 PM PT. Tickets are available for fans eager to catch this crucial matchup early in the season.