Toss Boss Game Preview: Red Sox at Reds (March 26, 4:10 PM ET on MLB.TV)
- bjiopn65
- Mar 26
- 2 min read
Alright Toss Boss crew—Ohio page means we ride with Ohio, and today we’ve got the Reds Home Opener against the Red Sox at Great American Ball Park. It’s a big day for the Reds. First pitch is 4:10 PM ET, and you can catch it on MLB.TV.
The vibe: close game, Reds with the edge
ESPN’s matchup predictor has it around Reds 55.5% / Red Sox 44.5% (per ESPN Analytics). Translation: it’s not a gimme, but Cincy’s got the lean, especially at home.
Probable pitchers: lefty-on-lefty
Two lefties means this could start as a chess match, then turn into a bullpen battle once the pitch counts climb.
Weather: perfect (and record-warm) for a day game
Cincinnati is expected to be in the low-to-mid 80s and mostly sunny at game time. That’s seriously good baseball weather—comfortable, clean, and the ball should carry.
Recent form: Opening Day fresh
Both teams are 0-0 and coming off spring training. The Reds have looked dangerous at the plate all spring and now get to open at home in front of the Cincy crowd.
Injury notes (quick hit)
Boston’s dealing with some key absences, including Triston Casas (estimated return May 1). The Reds have arms banged up too, with Nick Lodolo (expected to open the season on the IL with a blister on his left index finger).
Toss Boss keys to the game
Abbott setting the tone early
Bullpen holding the line in the middle innings
Reds cashing in with runners on—because this one feels like it’ll be decided by a couple big at-bats
Prediction (Ohio pick)
We’re an Ohio page, so you already know where I’m at.
Reds win. Final score guess: Reds 5, Red Sox 3.
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