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Look: Cincinnati Reds Reveal Opening Day Lineup for Showdown With Washington Nationals

Cincinnati hosts Washington on Thursday afternoon at Great American Ballpark.

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Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (6) throws to first base during fielding drills during
Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (6) throws to first base during fielding drills during / Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer / USA TODAY
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CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Reds host the Washington Nationals today at 4:10 p.m. ET at Great American Ballpark on Thursday afternoon.

Jonathan India will leadoff for Cincinnati. After an entire offseason filled with trade rumors, India has quickly become a key piece for the Reds. With Matt McLain on the injured list and Noelvi Marte suspended, the former National League Rookie of the Year is expected to play everyday.

India gets the nod at second base. Meanwhile, Will Benson is in center field and will hit second. Frankie Montas is on the mound for the Reds. He'll make his first start with the team after signing with Cincinnati in December.

For more on Opening Day, go here. Check out the entire lineup below:

1. Jonathan India, Second Base

2. Will Benson, Center Field

3. Christian Encarnacion-Strand, First Base

4. Jeimer Candelario, Third Base

5. Jake Fraley, Right Field

6. Elly De La Cruz, Shortstop

7. Spencer Steer, Left Field

8. Nick Martini, Designated Hitter

9. Tyler Stephenson, Catcher

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JAMES RAPIEN

James Rapien is the publisher of Bengals, Reds and Bearcats On SI. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati and has spent a decade covering Cincinnati sports. He's the author of Enter The Jungle, a book about the history of the Cincinnati Bengals. Prior to joining SI, Rapien was a host and producer at 700 WLW and ESPN 1530 in Cincinnati.