The Terry Francona era is finally here, and his new ball club will host the San Francisco Giants at 4:10 PM ET today. Will the Reds finally get over the hump and win a playoff series for the first time since 1995? Who knows, but the amount of momentum this ball club seems to have right now, despite some early injuries yet again, is very apparent under Tito.
Now, let’s look at today’s starting lineup for the Reds:
- T. J. Friedl, CF
- Matt McClain, 2B
- Elly De La Cruz, SS
- Gavin Lux, LF
- Jeimer Candelario, 3B
- Spencer Steer, DH
- Christian Encarnacion-Strand, 1B
- Jake Fraley, right field
- Jose Trevino, catcher
Note: Matt McLain will play in his first regular season game since August 27th, 2023 (579 days). Like Greene, Webb’s efforts landed him on the National League All-Star roster
Here’s the lineup for the Giants:
- LaMonte Wade Jr, 1B
- Willy Adames, SS
- Jung Hoo Lee, CF
- Matt Chapman, 3B
- Heliot Ramos, LF
- Patrick Bailey, C
- Wilmer Flores, DH
- Mike Yastrzemski, RF
- Tyler Fitzgerald, 2B
Hunter Greene is set to take the mound for the Cincinnati Reds, coming off a great 2024 season. In 26 starts, he put up a 9-5 record with a great 2.75 ERA, racking up 169 strikeouts in just over 150 innings. His performance earned him a well-deserved spot on the National League All-Star team.
The San Francisco Giants are sending Logan Webb to the hill. Webb had a strong 2024, posting a 13-10 record over 33 starts with a 3.47 ERA. Known for his longevity in ball games, he pitched a hefty 204.2 innings, striking out 172 batters.
Like Greene, Webb’s efforts landed him on the National League All-Star roster.
