The Cincinnati Reds play against the Arizona Diamondbacks this evening at 5:30 p.m. CT on FS1. Fans can watch the game for free by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. If both of those options have been exhausted, then fans can get an affordable Sling subscription that has a first month discount.

Tonight’s matchup Between the Reds and the Diamondbacks is the second game in their three game series, as the Diamondbacks won 6-2 in the series opener yesterday. After the win, the Diamondbacks progressed their record to 16-20 this season. With this losing record, the Diamondbacks are far behind the Los Angeles Dodgers for first place in the National League West. However, they still have plenty of games left to turn their season around.

Just one year ago, the Diamondbacks reached the World Series for the first time since 2001. So, the team can put together some wins when needed. Their offense has been great this season, as they are top 10 in batting average and runs scored. However, their pitching has been hampering them thus far. Currently, their team ERA is 4.35 and ninth-worst in MLB. So, they will need to turn that statistic around if they want to make the playoffs this year.

The Reds enter tonight’s game with a 16-19 record, and they have lost six games in a row. They are led by their 22 year-old shortstop Elly De La Cruz, who made his MLB debut for the team in 2023. De La Cruz currently leads the Reds in numerous offensive categories: batting average, home runs, hits, and on base percentage. Alongside his offensive prowess, De La Cruz is known for his immense arm strength at shortstop. He has made some ridiculous plays during his short time in MLB, and fans love to watch him play. De La Cruz is trying to lead the Reds to their second postseason appearance since 2013. However, their current losing streak has put them five games behind first place in the National League Central.

Fans can watch De La Cruz and the Reds play against the Diamondbacks for free by using the free trials offered by DirecTV Stream and Fubo TV. Alternatively, fans can watch tonight’s game by getting a discounted Sling subscription.