Look: Cincinnati Reds Reveal Opening Day Lineup for Showdown With Washington Nationals
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‼️
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) March 28, 2024
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JAMES RAPIEN
James Rapien covers the Bengals and Reds for Sports Illustrated's AllBengals.com and InsidetheReds.com. He's one-half of the Locked on Bengals Podcast. He's also the co-owner/creator of Cincinnati Bengals Talk on YouTube. He earned a journalism degree from the University of Cincinnati and has spent the majority of his professional career in the Queen City. Rapien previously covered the Cavaliers and Indians in Cleveland. He has a background in radio, which includes stops at 700 WLW, ESPN 1530 and 92.3 The Fan. He loves a good trade rumor and uses copious amounts of hot sauce on his food. Cincinnati chili is his go-to meal, followed by gallons of mint chocolate chip ice cream for dessert. When he isn't working or eating, he's probably walking his dog Finley or spending time with family.