Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine threw out a virtual, ceremonial first pitch to Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto in advance of the Reds' Opening Day game at Great American Ball Park against the Detroit Tigers:
The Enquirer's Bobby Nightengale and John Fay are offering live updates throughout the game.
The Reds announced just before the game started that fan cutouts to occupy empty seats at GABP are available for sale starting Monday (July 27).
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