Eight games were played between the Cincinnati Reds Minor League affiliates on Saturday. Here are the top performances from those games. Louisville Bats (53-66) Won 6-3 Hector Rodriguez went 0-5.Sal Stewart went 1-4 with a double and a run scored.

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz, who has just two steal attempts this month, has been dealing with a quad issue much of the summer.

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Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona spoke to reporters ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers. He mentioned that Elly De La Cruz has been dealing with a quad issue for a while now.

BOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Brewers will try to build upon a 14-game win streak with a victory against the Cincinnati Reds. Cincinnati has a 64-60 record overall and a 35-29 record at home. The Reds rank ninth in the NL with 125 total home runs, averaging 1.0 per game.

With Chase Burns on the injured list for the Reds, pitching depth among the starters and in the bullpen is again a frontline issue.

Cincinnati Reds veteran starting pitcher Wade Miley made a rehab start for Double-A Chattanooga on Friday night. The left-hander gave up one run on one hit over 1 2/3 innings. He walked two and struck out two. He threw 20 of his 38 pitches for strikes.

The Guardians, who have traditionally finished spring training with exhibitions at Chase Field in late March in recent years, have a team led by All-Star third baseman Jose Ramirez and outfielder Steven Kwan. Stephen Vogt, formerly with the Diamondbacks as a player, manages the Guardians.

Cincinnati Reds Opening Day starter Hunter Greene is scheduled to make his return from the IL once the game starts.

The Milwaukee Brewers and the Cincinnati Reds play the middle contest of a 3-game series Saturday at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Sal Stewart (84) hits a homer in the eighth inning of a Cactus League game between the Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Dodgers, Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, at Goodyear Ballpark in Goodyear, Ariz. Reds won 8-1. / Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images