Cincinnati Reds wrap spring training with in-house exhibition in Dayton
Just two more days until these count for real!
The Cincinnati Reds will take their road show to Dayton on Tuesday evening, engaging in an exhibition matchup that will feature many of their stars and a mix of top prospects in an exhibition game at Day Air Ballpark.
Chase Petty will get the start for the ‘Reds’ club, while I believe that’s former Milwaukee Brewers starter Aaron Wilkerson getting the nod for the ‘prospects’ club. Will Benson, Noelvi Marte, and Rece Hinds (in CF!) highlight the prospect side of things to start, while former Enquirer beat writer Charlie Goldsmith has reported that Spencer Steer will get some DH time for the prospect club as he works his way back to being ready for big league ball.
As for the ‘Reds,’ we’ll get a hearty look at the bulk of their projected lineup, with each of TJ Friedl, Matt McLain, Elly De La Cruz, Gavin Lux, Jeimer Candelario, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Santiago Espinal, Jake Fraley, and Jose Trevino in the lineup.
(That’s it, actually. That’s the entire starting lineup.)
First pitch is set for 6:10 PM ET, though sadly this game won’t be televised - you’ll have to listen to it on radio at Fox Sports 1360.
Speaking of watching the Cincinnati Reds play baseball, as of Thursday you’ll be able to stream games in-market thanks to FanDuel Sports Ohio, with the arcane in-market blackout restrictions of the old regime now a thing of the past. For more on how you can access this new feature, check the link in the sidebar on this article!
Lineups are listed below, courtesy of the Reds.
Lineups
Exhibition game in Dayton tonight! pic.twitter.com/lNsFmjd3ya
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