Cincinnati Reds vs. San Francisco Giants – Chase Burns vs. Carson Whisenhunt

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 08: Chase Burns #26 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on August 08, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Cincinnati Reds continue their West Coast road trip with big eyes on the permanent basement of the National League Central within reach.

Chase Burns will do his best to stem that tide in the opener between the Reds and San Francisco Giants, while the G-Men will send a lefty to the mound to start in the form of Carson Whisenhunt.

First pitch is set for 9:45 PM ET.

Here’s how both clubs will line up to start:

Today’s LineupsREDSGIANTSElly De La Cruz – SSDrew Gilbert – CFSal Stewart – 1BRafael Devers – 1BDane Myers – CFJung Hoo Lee – DHTyler Stephenson – DHTurner Hill – LFEugenio Suarez – 3BDrew Cavanaugh – CMatt McLain – 2BNate Furman – 2BJJ Bleday – RFShay Whitcomb – 3BJose Trevino – CGrant McCray – RFIvan Johnson – LFChristian Koss – SSChase Burns – RHPC. Whisenhunt – LHP