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Reds Opening Day: Eric Davis to throw ceremonial first pitch to Johnny Bench

The Cincinnati Reds announced Friday that Reds Hall of Famer Eric Davis will throw out the first pitch on Opening Day on March 28, and National Baseball Hall of Famer Johnny Bench will receive it.

National Baseball Hall of Famer Joe Morgan will be the game's captain, and former Reds fan favorite Bronson Arroyo will deliver the game ball.

Reds chief operating officer Phil Castellini also revealed that Bench will ride alongside Findlay Market Opening Day Parade grand marshal and Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred in the parade.