Friedl is projected to serve as the Reds ' Opening Day center fielder and leadoff hitter Thursday against the Giants, Charlie Goldsmith of Cincinnati Magazine reports.

The Cincinnati Reds beat the Texas Rangers 14-3 on Monday night. Here are our postgame takeaways: Elly De La Cruz and Matt McLain combined to go 6-8 with 10 RBI and three home runs on Monday night.

Reds seventh. TJ Friedl flies out to center field to Leody Taveras. Matt McLain hit by pitch. Elly De La Cruz homers to center field. Matt McLain scores. Blake Dunn flies out to deep right field to ...

Cincinnati's young core will be joined by a group of playoff veterans who the Reds hope will help push the team over the top ...

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Reds first. TJ Friedl strikes out swinging. Matt McLain called out on strikes. Elly De La Cruz walks. Gavin Lux walks. Elly De La Cruz to second. Jeimer Candelario singles to right field.

After Logan Webb struck out TJ Friedl and Matt McLain, Elly De La Cruz fought back from an 0-2 count to draw a walk. Gavin Lux followed with a walk, and Jeimer Candelario roped a first pitch ...