Red Sox vs Reds: Crochet vs Abbott

On March 26th, the Boston Red Sox kickoff their 20-26 season this Thursday afternoon, with an away game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ballpark.

First pitch is set for 4-10 pm.

Eastern Time, featuring a strong pitching match-up between Boston's Garrett Crochet last year's American League.

Psy Young runner-up, and Cincinnati's Andrew Abbott, a 2025 All-Star left-hander.

Both teams shared their starting line-ups on social media earlier today, building excitement for the opener.

For the Red Sox, the line-up sticks close to expectations, with lead-off hitter Roman Anthony drawing a lot of early MVP talk after a hot spring.

One small tweak in Boston's order has second base going to Isaiah Kiner-Fileffa instead of Marcelo Mayor.

Manager Alex Cora, often platoons Mayor against lefties like Avid, since Mayor Bats left-handed, and Kiner-Fileffa swings from the right side.

The Red Sox also boasts a powerful trio of Venezuelan hitters and catcher Carlos Narvias, Gold Glove Outfielder, Wilyer Abrayu, and new first baseman.

Wilson Contreras, a three-time All-Star picked up in the offseason.

Fans can catch the action on local channels or streaming services, as this match-up sets the tone for both teams early campaigns.

That's your update from Boston Red Sox News today, powered by AI. I'm Corey, with the story.