The Atlanta Braves host the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at Truist Park, with first pitch scheduled for 7:15 PM ET. Tyler Mahle takes the hill for Atlanta against Cincinnati's Brady Singer in what figures to be a pivotal late-season regular season contest. The game airs nationally on FS1/FOX ONE and locally on BravesVision, with radio coverage on 680 AM/93.7 FM The Fan for Braves fans. With September winding down, every game at this point of the schedule carries real weight in the standings.
Pitching Matchup: Tyler Mahle vs. Brady Singer
Mahle gets the ball for the Braves in a home start at Truist Park. The right-hander has been a part of Atlanta's rotation and gets a meaningful late-season assignment against a Reds lineup that will look to put pressure on him early. How Mahle manages his pitch count and keeps Cincinnati's hitters off the bases will be central to Atlanta's chances Thursday night.
On the other side, Brady Singer takes the mound for Cincinnati. Singer is a right-handed pitcher capable of working deep into games, and the Braves' lineup will need to grind at-bats and work counts to get to the Reds' bullpen. Atlanta's ability to put together quality plate appearances against Singer early in the game could define how the night unfolds.
Keys to Watch Thursday Night
- Mahle's command: Truist Park rewards pitchers who can locate their pitches and avoid walks. Mahle keeping the ball in the zone and limiting free passes will be critical against a Reds offense that can do damage when given opportunities.
- Atlanta's lineup production against Singer: Singer has the stuff to keep hitters off-balance. The Braves will need to string together hard contact and avoid getting themselves out with early swings on borderline pitches.
- Bullpen management: In a late-September game, roster depth and how each manager deploys his relief arms could prove decisive if either starter exits before the sixth or seventh inning.
- Home atmosphere at Truist Park: A September crowd at Truist Park can be electric, and Atlanta playing in front of its home fans gives the Braves a genuine edge. The crowd factor is real and worth noting.
Prediction
Give the edge to the Braves at home. Truist Park has been a fortress for Atlanta, and getting Mahle a start in front of a late-September home crowd sets up favorably. If Atlanta's lineup can work Singer for traffic in the middle innings and the bullpen holds, the Braves take this one. Look for a close, competitive game decided by three runs or fewer — but Atlanta gets the win.
