The Cincinnati Reds host the Milwaukee Brewers tonight at 9:05pm ET at Goodyear Ballpark. Tyler Mahl will take the mound for the Reds tonight.
Brewers (3-1-1) and Reds (2-2) Lineups
| Brewers | Reds | |||
| 1 | Kolten Wong | 2B | Shogo Akiyama | DH |
| 2 | Willy Adames | SS | Tyler Naquin | RF |
| 3 | Andrew McCutchen | RF | TJ Friedl | LF |
| 4 | Rowdy Tellez | 1B | Colin Moran | 3B |
| 5 | Pedro Severino | C | Albert Almora Jr. | CF |
| 6 | Tyrone Taylor | CF | Jake Bauers | 1B |
| 7 | Jace Peterson | 3B | Max Schrock | 2B |
| 8 | Keston Hiura | LF | Aramis Garcia | C |
| 9 | Tyler White | DH | Matt McLain | SS |
| 10 | Corbin Burnes | SP | Tyler Mahle | SP |
Reserve players on today’s Reds roster
Where to watch/listen/follow the game
The game will be live on the Reds on Radio Network. The broadcast will be on 700 WLW in the greater Cincinnati area. The game will be available on Bally Sports Ohio and MLB.tv.
Reds links and news
Reds make the Hunter Strickland deal official
While we found out about the Hunter Strickland signing yesterday, the team made it official today. Mark Sheldon of Reds.com has the contract details:
Strickland will earn $1.825 million and can get an additional $750K in performance bonuses. $250K assignment bonus if traded.
— Mark Sheldon (@m_sheldon) March 23, 2022
Tyler Mahle named Opening Day starter
The Reds have named Tyler Mahle their Opening Day starter.
Between his debut in 2017 and 2020, he had to compete for a spot in the rotation every year. Now, he’s coming off a 200 strikeout season and is a proven standout big league starter.
— Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) March 23, 2022
Game Recap: Reds 12 – Brewers 8
Elly De La Cruz burst onto the prospect baseball world last summer out of nowhere. On Wednesday night the 20-year-old showed the big leagues what could be coming with a go-ahead grand slam in the 8th inning to give the Reds the lead and the win.
The Highlights
Elly De La Cruz went 400+ feet to center field off of former All-Star reliever Brad Boxberger to put the Reds back on top in the 8th inning. It was fun to watch, but do yourself a favor and LISTEN to it. It may sound like a cannon going off, but it was just the baseball exploding off of his bat.
TJ Friedl wasn’t supposed to start the game, but Jake Fraley was a late scratch to the lineup with an upset stomach and Friedl took advantage, going 2-3 with a home run off of Corbin Burnes. Albert Almora Jr. also picked up two hits and he scored two runs. Aramis Garcia went 1-3 with two runs and two RBI. Max Schrock picked up a double. In total the Reds pounded out 13 hits on the night.
Tyler Mahle allowed a run in 2.0 innings and struck out three Brewers before turning the game over to the bullpen. Buck Farmer threw a hitless inning and struck out two. Jared Solomon looked strong as he struck out two in a perfect 8th inning. Matt Pidich took over in the 9th and tossed a perfect frame to seal the win.
You can see the entire box score for the game here.
Thursday’s Game
Nick Lodolo will get the start on the road against Kansas City. Radio only broadcast on 1360 WSAI with a 4:05pm ET first pitch.
The list of reserves shows mostly players destined for the minors this year. The Reds don’t seem to be showing much urgency about getting ready to start the season in two weeks.
I don’t think anyone really considers spring training games to be the most important aspect of getting ready. Drills and simulations are the main way they get ready. Until the last week or so, games seem to be used primarily for evaluation of borderline players, and the regulars don’t play many innings.
Dodgers have their starters going 4+ innings already, so I’m not sure I would agree that other teams aren’t doing anything differently. Arguably the best team in the game, certainly is.
Yup… And slow starts have plagued them the last two seasons!
So no wire to wire this year?
I don’t think other teams treat the early games any differently. I don’t see their starters playing every day or going 9 innings. The Reds are guilty of all kinds of incompetence, but I don’t think the roster of today’s game is an example. I can’t remember a Reds player ever complaining about not getting to play enough spring training games.
Happy for Mahle.
I thought the Reds were 3-2 entering this evening’s game, not 2-2.
Moran and Moose at 3rd. Alot of range between those 2.
I’d love to see those 2 DH, and Schrock / Solano platoon 3B.
Shrock and Fried looking good this spring. Shrock is probably automatic on the opening roster but I’m not so sure Friedl makes it. He probably should make it over Akyama but he has an option.
Tommy Pham signed… 1 year deal
YESSSS!!! I’ve been pulling for this!
Speed, power, right-handed bat near the top of the order… good bounce back candidate one he moves from Petco to GABP.
Good signing, Reds!
*When, not one… yeesh
Agree, Reds need some speed 2 create their own offense.
That is a nice addition!
Pham, Senzel, Naquin Fraley plus 1 of Shogo, Aquino, Friedl should be a more stable group with Pham added.
thanks goodness. He was the one I wanted after Canha signed with the Mets before the lockout. Its surprising he is still available. This probably spells the end of Aristides Aquino on the roster. Shame he couldn’t put it together for us.
could now do Senzel back to 3B?
Solomon looked good. Could be a nice addition to the pen this year, I liked his funky delivery. It should mess with the batters timing.
Agree. Liked LeClure’s comment, “He’s a big Donkey.” Boy is built solid and can flat out bring it w/ a deceptive delivery. Yacker wasn’t too bad either
I really want either Lopez or Cedrola on this team. I realize we probably won’t have both. High contact hitters are good to have. Cedrola can play good D across the OF, and Lopez is versatile in the infield, possible backup SS even.
OH MY; Elly take me on a Sea De La Cruz
Elly de la Cruz with a MAMMOTH home run off of MLB relief pitcher Boxberger. Boy this kid will be fun to follow.
I see why Doug said “we riot” if the front office traded De la Cruz. He is a star in the making and probably soon.
Ya know, looking at the box score I thought Kyle Farmer pitched for a second, which didn’t surprise me too much since he’s pitched before in blowouts. Then I remember they signed a Buck Farmer.
The DeLaCruz swing was sweet to watch and hear.
I thought it was Kyle Farmer, too. I’m disappointed.
DeLa Cruz is now on a projected path to join the Reds in 2027….Show potential…then lose playing opportunity to a 35 year old veteran.