The Brewers didn't so much barge through to beat the Reds in extra innings for their franchise-record 14th consecutive win on Saturday. Because of poor defensive plays and mistakes, Cincinnati essentially opened the door and let Milwaukee take the game.

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.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Milwaukee Brewers vs. Cincinnati Reds MLB game to be played on August 17, 2025 on ESPN.

It wasn't just a missed opportunity for the Reds against the Brewers on Friday. It was a missed opportunity-palooza on multiple levels.

The Cincinnati Reds knocked out an All-Star pitcher in the second to take an 8-1 lead, then blew it in a 10-8 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers.

The Cincinnati Reds in 2025 have mastered the art of just hanging around. Their low point came on May 14, when a loss to the White Sox dropped them to 20-24 and a season-worst four games under .500. Their high point is the present juncture,

Watch highlights as Cliftonville and Coleraine play out a 0-0 draw at Solitude.

Outfielder Jake Fraley makes a key mistake in extra innings and rolls his ankle, as the Reds eventually lose another heartbreaker to Brewers