Cincinnati Reds Name Game One Starting Pitcher Ahead of Playoff Series vs. Dodgers

This was expected.

Aug 19, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona reacts in the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

The Cincinnati Reds announced on Monday that Hunter Greene will start Game 1 of the National League Wild Card series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night.

Greene last pitched on September 24 against the Pittsburgh Pirates, tossing six innings of two-run baseball. He allowed five hits, walked two, and struck out seven in the 4-3 Reds loss.

Greene has been outstanding this season when healthy. The right-hander is 7-4 with a 2.76 ERA, a WHIP of 0.94, and 132 strikeouts in 107 2/3 innings.

Greene faced the Dodgers back on August 25 and gave up three earned runs on six hits over five innings. He walked two and struck out three in a 7-0 Reds loss.

The Reds are 11-8 in games Hunter Greene pitches this season.

Game 1 is scheduled to start at 9:08 ET on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium. Blake Snell is scheduled to start for the Dodgers.

You can see the team's announcement below.

HG1 pic.twitter.com/vrtdStxDZO

— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) September 29, 2025

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