Reds vs Red Sox Opener: Young Arms, Key Injuries

0:00It's March 26th. This is Boston Red Sox News today, powered by AI Everything Happening With Your Team. I'm Cory with the Story. The Cincinnati Reds kick off their season at home against the Boston Red Sox on Thursday at 4-10 PM Eastern. On the mound, expect gear crochet for the Red Sox and Andrew Abbott for the Reds, both starting with zero wins. Sportsbooks have the Red Sox's favorites in minus 160, with the Reds at plus 135 and the over-underset at 8 runs. Last season, the Reds finished 83 and 79 overall, going 45 and 36 at Great American Ball Park. They averaged 8.2 hits per game, hit for a 245 average, and slugged 391 as a team. The Red Sox posted an 89 and 73 record, splitting their road games at 41 and 40 on the year. They show plenty of power with a 4-21 slugging percentage, and a 7-45 on base, plus slugging mark. Both teams enter with key injuries to navigate.

1:00For Cincinnati, Reliever Caleb Ferguson is on the 15-day injured list, with an oblique strain. Hunter Green has a 60-day elbow issue, and Nick. Lodolo is out 15 days with a finger problem. Boston's list is longer, including Patrick Sandeval and Cutter Crawford on the 15-day, with elbow en wrist ailments, plus several others like. Tristan Cassis with a knee injury. These are buzzing for this match-up, as both squads look to build on solid finishes and overcome early setbacks. Keep an eye on how these young arms perform in the opener.