The Cincinnati Reds' 2023 Opening Day Pitching Rotation
The Cincinnati Reds have set their pitching rotation to open the 2023 season. For the first time in his career, 23-year-old Hunter Greene will pitch on Opening Day.
Greene will take the mound in the club's first game of the season, Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citizens Bank Park. Nick Lodolo will slot in as the club's no. 2 starter behind Greene. He'll take the mound Saturday against the Pirates.
Sunday, Graham Ashcraft will start in the series finale.
The Reds will then host the Chicago Cubs at Citizens Bank Park Monday through Wednesday. Connor Overton is schedule to start Monday's game, with Luis Cessa starting Tuesday's game.
Here's a look at the Reds' Opening Day starting pitching rotation, with 2022 statistics:
1) Hunter Greene: 5-13, 4.44 ERA, 24 starts, 125.2 IP, 1.21 WHIP, 3.42 SO/W, 101 ERA+
2) Nick Lodolo: 4-7, 3.66 ERA, 19 starts, 103.1 IP, 1.25 WHIP, 3.36 SO/W, 122 ERA+
3) Graham Ashcraft: 5-6, 4.89 ERA, 19 starts, 105 IP, 1.42 WHIP, 2.37 SO/W, 92 ERA+
4) Connor Overton: 1-0, 2.73 ERA, 4 starts, 33 IP, 0.97 WHIP, 1.27 SO/W, 165 ERA+
5) Luis Cessa: 4-4, 4.57 ERA, 10 starts, 80.2 IP, 1.29 WHIP, 2.11 SO/W, 98 ERA+
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