Pendleton goes Red

Pendleton County at Opening Day

  • “Two Martini rule”: Reds designated hitter Nick Martini speaks with Jim Day of Bally Sports Ohio following his two-home run, five-RBI Opening Day performance Thursday in Cincinnati against the Washington Nationals. The Reds prevailed 8-2. A number of Pendleton County residents were in attendance. Falmouth Outlook Sports Editor Sam McClanahan talked with many of them at the Great American Ballpark. See more notes and photos on Page 14. Photo by Sam McClanahan.
    “Two Martini rule”: Reds designated hitter Nick Martini speaks with Jim Day of Bally Sports Ohio following his two-home run, five-RBI Opening Day performance Thursday in Cincinnati against the Washington Nationals. The Reds prevailed 8-2. A number of Pendleton County residents were in attendance. Falmouth Outlook Sports Editor Sam McClanahan talked with many of them at the Great American Ballpark. See more notes and photos on Page 14. Photo by Sam McClanahan.
  • Reds manager David Bell, now in his sixth season, talks with reporters prior to the start of the game with the Washington Nationals.
    Reds manager David Bell, now in his sixth season, talks with reporters prior to the start of the game with the Washington Nationals.
  • Longtime Reds television and radio broadcaster Chris Welsh, left, chats with David Bell during batting practice.
    Longtime Reds television and radio broadcaster Chris Welsh, left, chats with David Bell during batting practice.
  • Luke Meyer and his son, Lincoln, took in the ballgame with a great birds-eye-view from behind home plate.
    Luke Meyer and his son, Lincoln, took in the ballgame with a great birds-eye-view from behind home plate.
  • Kelley and Larry Carlisle of Butler took in their first Opening Day together The two have spent quite a lot of time through the years watching both baseball and softball.
    Kelley and Larry Carlisle of Butler took in their first Opening Day together The two have spent quite a lot of time through the years watching both baseball and softball.
  • Pendleton County Magistrate Josh Plummer enjoyed his Opening Day experience with his wife Erin, along with Erica Bockerstette and Daniells Hughes.
    Pendleton County Magistrate Josh Plummer enjoyed his Opening Day experience with his wife Erin, along with Erica Bockerstette and Daniells Hughes.
  • Frankie Montas threw five scoreless innings in his Reds debut while picking up the win. Montas signed a one-year, 16-million dollar deal with the club in January.
    Frankie Montas threw five scoreless innings in his Reds debut while picking up the win. Montas signed a one-year, 16-million dollar deal with the club in January.
  • Rosey Red and Mr. Redlegs entertained the sell out crowd prior to first pitch.
    Rosey Red and Mr. Redlegs entertained the sell out crowd prior to first pitch.
  • Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz prepares to take the field. Fans quickly embraced the superstar-in-the-making following his debut last year.
    Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz prepares to take the field. Fans quickly embraced the superstar-in-the-making following his debut last year.
  • An annual tradition: During the National Anthem, a mammoth 300x150 foot American flag was stretched across the outfield.
    An annual tradition: During the National Anthem, a mammoth 300x150 foot American flag was stretched across the outfield.
  • A Sea of Red: Nearly 45,000 fans poured into Great American Ballpark to usher in the 2024 season. The Reds produced an impressive 8-2 victory over the Washington Nationals to snap a three-year losing streak on Opening Day.
    A Sea of Red: Nearly 45,000 fans poured into Great American Ballpark to usher in the 2024 season. The Reds produced an impressive 8-2 victory over the Washington Nationals to snap a three-year losing streak on Opening Day.