Here is the Cincinnati Reds starting lineup for Opening Day 2023

Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati Enquirer
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For the first time in four years, the Cincinnati Reds will have a normal Opening Day at Great American Ball Park.

Opening Day in 2020 didn't have any fans when the season started in July during the pandemic. In 2021, there was a capacity limit for the GABP crowd. A lockout meant the Reds started on the road last year, traveling to Atlanta for Opening Day.

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Finally, things are back to normal. First pitch between the Reds and the Pittsburgh Pirates is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. Thursday (TV: Bally Sports Ohio and Local 12; Radio: 700-WLW).

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (6) comes in for batting practice at the Cincinnati Reds Player Development Complex in Goodyear, Ariz., on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023.
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (6) comes in for batting practice at the Cincinnati Reds Player Development Complex in Goodyear, Ariz., on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023.

The Reds finalized their Opening Day roster six hours before first pitch Thursday. Here are the lineups:

Reds Opening Day Lineup vs. Pirates

  1. Jonathan India, 2B

  2. TJ Friedl, CF

  3. Jake Fraley, DH

  4. Tyler Stephenson, C

  5. Jason Vosler, 1B

  6. Wil Myers, RF

  7. Spencer Steer, 3B

  8. Will Benson, LF

  9. Jose Barrero, SS

Hunter Greene is the starting pitcher. He will be the youngest Reds Opening Day starter (23 years old) since Frank Pastore in 1980.

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India and Stephenson are the only two Reds players who in the Opening Day lineup last year. It's the first time since 2008 (Scott Hatteberg) the Reds have someone besides Joey Votto starting at first base, a 14-year streak. Steer and Benson are rookies, though they both made their MLB debuts at the end of last season.

Hunter Greene, 23, will be the youngest Reds Opening Day starter since Frank Pastore in 1980.
Hunter Greene, 23, will be the youngest Reds Opening Day starter since Frank Pastore in 1980.

Pirates Opening Day lineup vs. Reds

  1. Oneil Cruz, SS

  2. Bryan Reynolds, LF

  3. Andrew McCutchen, DH

  4. Carlos Santana, 1B

  5. Canaan Smith-Njigba, RF

  6. Ke'Bryan Hayes, 3B

  7. Jack Suwinski, CF

  8. Ji Hwan Bae, 2B

  9. Austin Hedges, C

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This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates Opening Day 2022 lineups