Game 41: Reds vs. Astros (1:40 PM ET) – Abbott vs. Teng

TL;DR

The Cincinnati Reds face the Houston Astros today at 1:40 PM ET, with Andrew Abbott starting for the Reds. Will Benson and Spencer Steer are leading the Reds' lineup after recent strong performances.

Key points

Cincinnati Reds play against Houston Astros
Game scheduled for 1:40 PM ET
Andrew Abbott is the starting pitcher for the Reds
Will Benson and Spencer Steer are key players in the lineup
Reds aim to win the series after ending a losing streak

Cincinnati RedsHouston AstrosAndrew AbbottWill Benson

Cincinnati Reds right fielder Will Benson (30) scores in the fifth inning of a MLB game between the Cincinnati Reds and Houston Astros , Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati. | Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Cincinnati Reds, believe it or not, have a chance to win a series on Sunday in Great American Ball Park. After stumbling their way through one of the more painful losing streaks in recent memory, they finally found their way back into the win column on Saturday, and on Sundy they’ll send a 2025 All Star to the mound to help them wrap things. Of course, it’s been a far different 2026 for lefty Andrew Abbott than 2025. Still, he’s potentially begun to maybe perhaps round back into form, and he’ll take his talents up against a Houston club that has posted a collective 111 wRC+ against southpaws so far this season. Gulp! The Reds, meanwhile, are finally shuffling up their lineup a bit. Will Benson has posted a 1.042 OPS over his last 9 games and will slot in atop the order today, with Spencer Steer – who owns an .843 OPS over his last 125 PA dating back to April 3rd – is moving up to the #2 spot in the order. First pitch is set for 1:40 PM ET. Lineups for both clubs are listed below.

Today’s Lineups

Q&A

What time does the Reds vs. Astros game start on May 9, 2026?

The game starts at 1:40 PM ET.

Who are the starting pitchers for the Reds vs. Astros game?

Andrew Abbott is starting for the Reds, while the Astros' starting pitcher is Cody Bolton.

How have Will Benson and Spencer Steer performed recently for the Reds?

Will Benson has a 1.042 OPS over his last 9 games, and Spencer Steer has an .843 OPS over his last 125 plate appearances.

ASTROS	REDS
Jose Altuve – 2B	Will Benson – RF
Yordan Alvarez – DH	Spencer Steer – 1B
Isaac Paredes – 3B	Elly De La Cruz – SS
Christian Walker – 1B	Sal Stewart – DH
Cam Smith – RF	JJ Bleday – LF
Brice Matthews – CF	Tyler Stephenson – C
Zach Cole – LF	Blake Dunn – CF
Nick Allen – SS	Matt McLain – 2B
Cesar Salazar – C	Ke’Bryan Hayes – 3B

Cody Bolton – RHP	Andrew Abbott – LHP

Game 41: Reds vs. Astros (1:40 PM ET) – Abbott vs. Teng

TL;DR

Key points

Today’s Lineups

Q&A

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