Game 31: Reds vs. Rockies (12:40 PM ET) – Abbott vs. Lorenzen

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Wick Terrell

Thu, April 30, 2026 at 4:15 PM UTC ·

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The Cincinnati Reds will take on the Colorado Rockies on Thursday afternoon in Great American Ball Park in the series finale, a rubber match that will determine who claims the series victory. In it will feature former Red Michael Lorenzen on the bump for the Rockies, a mound he’ll share to start with lefty Andrew Abbott.

Abbott has struggled mightily on the back of his All-Star performance in 2025, and this would be an excellent spot to get back on the good foot.

First pitch is set for 12:40 PM ET. Lineups for both clubs are listed below.

Go Reds!

Today’s Lineups

ROCKIES	REDS
Jordan Beck – LF	TJ Friedl – CF
Brenton Doyle – CF	Matt McLain – 2B
Hunter Goodman – C	Elly De La Cruz – SS
Tyler Freeman – DH	Sal Stewart – 3B
Willi Castro – 2B	Nathaniel Lowe – DH
TJ Rumfield – 1B	Tyler Stephenson – C
Kyle Karros – 3B	JJ Bleday – LF
Ezequiel Tovar – SS	Spencer Steer – 1B
Troy Johnston – RF	Will Benson – RF

Michael Lorenzen – RHP	Andrew Abbott – LHP