If somebody was advised earlier this 12 months {that a} September collection between the Cardinals and Reds would function just one staff battling for a postseason berth, it would not have come as any form of shock. That the Reds are contenders and the Cardinals aren’t actually does depend as a shock.
Cincinnati rode a dominant month of June into rivalry, and whereas successful the NL Central now appears far-fetched, a wild card spot remains to be effectively inside the Reds’ grasp. A weekend collection in opposition to St. Louis, starting Friday evening, might go a protracted option to figuring out whether or not Cincinnati’s season extends previous Oct. 1.
David Bell can have standout rookie Andrew Abbott on the hill going through younger Cardinals starter Drew Rom, who has struggled by means of his first three main league begins. The Reds are nonetheless with out one in every of their many gifted rookies, Matt McLain, however current call-ups Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Noelvi Marte have accomplished effectively to maintain the momentum going.
The Cardinals discover themselves in an unfamiliar place at this stage of the season: taking part in spoiler. With elimination nearly actually approaching, St. Louis is just making an attempt to construct momentum heading into 2024. The current scorching hitting by Jordan Walker has been one step in that path, and Walker will attempt to make Reds pitching his subsequent sufferer.
MORE: Watch ‘Friday Night Baseball’ tonight on Apple TV+ (free trial)
This is what it’s worthwhile to know to observe the Reds host the Cardinals on Friday evening.
What channel is Cardinals vs. Reds on tonight?
- Stay stream: Apple TV+
Friday evening’s recreation between the Cardinals and Reds can be broadcast on Apple TV+, the unique house of “Friday Evening Baseball” for the 2023 MLB season.
What time is Cardinals vs. Reds tonight?
- First pitch: 6:40 p.m. ET
Cardinals vs. Reds is ready to begin at 6:40 p.m. ET from Nice American Ball Park in Cincinnati.
Apple TV+ can have pregame protection all through the day with curated articles for every staff and MLB. Followers can watch the “Countdown to First Pitch” pregame present quarter-hour previous to the beginning of the sport.
Apple TV+ will broadcast one other recreation on Friday evening: Padres vs. Astros at 8:10 p.m. ET.
How one can dwell stream Cardinals vs. Reds
- Stay stream: Apple TV+
Cardinals vs. Reds can be obtainable solely by means of Apple TV+, however there are nonetheless alternative ways to stream the sport. Apple TV+ is on the market to stream in your cellphone, pill, laptop and good TV, in addition to streaming units corresponding to Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Hearth TV stick.
How a lot does Apple TV+ value?
The service begins at $6.99 a month within the U.S. Yearly subscriptions start at $69. In Canada, a month-to-month subscription is $8.99 CAD.
Final season, the service was free for these making an attempt to observe “Friday Evening Baseball,” however that’s now not an possibility. Apple does offer a seven-day free trial for brand spanking new sign-ups, however you will want a subscription to observe MLB’s “Friday Evening Baseball” video games past that.
The service can be house to the hit present “Ted Lasso,” amongst different authentic collection. It additionally operates MLS Season Move, which permits followers to observe each MLS recreation with out blackout restrictions, for a further price.
Apple TV+ ‘Friday Evening Baseball’ 2023 schedule
| Date | Recreation | Time (ET) |
| Friday, Sept. 8 | St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds | 6:30 p.m. |
| Friday, Sept. 8 | San Diego Padres vs. Houston Astros | 8 p.m. |
| Friday, Sept. 15 | Tampa Bay Rays vs. Baltimore Orioles | 7 p.m. |
| Friday, Sept. 15 | Philadelphia Phillies vs. St. Louis Cardinals | 8 p.m. |
| Friday, Sept. 22 | New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies | 7 p.m. |
| Friday, Sept. 22 | San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers | 10 p.m. |