Redleg Nation · Apr 1, 2021
Cardinals vs Reds – Opening Day Preview and Game Thread
The Cincinnati Reds will kick off the 2021 season this afternoon by hosting the St. Louis Cardinals at Great American Ballpark. It’s been a heck of a year, hasn’t it? A lot has changed since last April. The Reds reached the playoffs last year for the first time since 2013. They had their first Cy Young Award winner, but he left via free agency in the offseason. Eugenio Suárez has returned to shortstop after an offseason of trying to find one from outside of the organization. The television booth added both John Sadak and Barry Larkin. New season, new team, new hope.
Starting Lineups
And here is the first lineup of the regular season.
St. Louis Cardinals
Cincinnati Reds
Starting Pitchers