Look: Cincinnati Reds Reveal Opening Day Lineup for Showdown With Washington Nationals

Cincinnati hosts Washington on Thursday afternoon at Great American Ballpark.

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (6) throws to first base during fielding drills during | Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer / USA TODAY

CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Reds host the Washington Nationals today at 4:10 p.m. ET at Great American Ballpark on Thursday afternoon.

Jonathan India will leadoff for Cincinnati. After an entire offseason filled with trade rumors, India has quickly become a key piece for the Reds. With Matt McLain on the injured list and Noelvi Marte suspended, the former National League Rookie of the Year is expected to play everyday.

India gets the nod at second base. Meanwhile, Will Benson is in center field and will hit second. Frankie Montas is on the mound for the Reds. He'll make his first start with the team after signing with Cincinnati in December.

For more on Opening Day, go here. Check out the entire lineup below:

1. Jonathan India, Second Base

2. Will Benson, Center Field

3. Christian Encarnacion-Strand, First Base

4. Jeimer Candelario, Third Base

5. Jake Fraley, Right Field

6. Elly De La Cruz, Shortstop

7. Spencer Steer, Left Field

8. Nick Martini, Designated Hitter

9. Tyler Stephenson, Catcher

Today's starting lineup for the 148th Opening Day in Cincinnati‼️

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