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Cincinnati Reds: Predicting the Opening Day batting order

GOODYEAR, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 28: Phillip Ervin #6 of the Cincinnati Reds (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

The Reds will face Tigers left-hander Matthew Boyd on Friday.

We saw the Cincinnati Reds defeat the Detroit Tigers 9-7 during Tuesday’s exhibition at Great American Ball Park. José De León takes the ball tonight for Cincinnati’s final exhibition before Friday’s opener against Detroit. What will the Reds Opening Day batting order look like against Tigers left-hander Matthew Boyd?

We saw David Bell play the percentages early and often in 2019. I’d expect more of the same in 2020, especially given that the second-year manager has even more weapons at his disposal during the pandemic-shortened 60-game season.