When is Reds Opening Day? (CIN-PIT Schedule, Rosters & Odds)
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The 2023 MLB season is here, and every team's fanbase is wondering when their squad will kick off the season on Opening Day.
Cincinnati Reds fans are buzzing with excitement as their team prepares to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Here's everything you need to know about the Reds vs Pirates Opening Day matchup.
Reds vs. Pirates Time & Date (How to Watch)
The Reds' Opening Day game against the Pittsburgh Pirates is on Thursday, March 30 with the first pitch scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET.
Fans in Cincinnati will be able to catch the game in all the usual places, including Bally Sports Ohio.
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Reds Opening Day Roster vs. Pirates
The Reds' 26-man Opening Day roster is not finalized yet. Here are the 29 players currently listed on the active roster, as of the afternoon on March 29:
Player
Position
Tejay Antone
RP
Graham Ashcraft
SP
Luis Cessa
RP
Fernando Cruz
SP
Alexis Diaz
RP
Justin Dunn
SP
Buck Farmer
RP
Ian Gibaut
RP
Hunter Greene
SP
Joel Kuhnel
RP
Nick Lodolo
SP
Connor Overton
SP
Reiver Sanmartin
RP
Tony Santillan
RP
Lucas Sims
RP
Luke Weaver
RP
Curt Casali
C
Luke Maile
C
Tyler Stephenson
C
Jose Barrero
SS
Jonathan India
2B
Kevin Newman
2B
Spencer Steer
3B
Joey Votto
1B
Will Benson
CF
Jake Fraley
LF
TJ Friedl
CF
Wil Myers
RF
Nick Senzel
CF
Reds vs. Pirates Opening Day Starting Pitchers
Team
Pitcher
2022 Record
2022 ERA
Reds
Hunter Greene
5-13
4.44
Pirates
Mitch Keller
5-12
3.91
Reds vs. Pirates Odds
FanDuel Sportsbook thinks the Reds could emerge victorious on Opening Day, listing them as -132 favorites on the moneyline against the Pirates, who are +112. The runline projects a close game, however, with the Reds getting +150 odds to cover -1.5.
The over/under is sitting at a relatively high 8.5, with -105 odds on the over and -115 on the under.
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