DAYTON, Ohio -- Reds radio-broadcasting icon Marty Brennaman walked into the hospital room on Saturday morning and saw a 15-year-old boy named Ian lying in his bed. Brennaman did not hesitate to spread some cheer.
"How you doin' young man?" Brennaman said with a big voice and smile.
And just like that, everybody was at ease and some conversation flowed.
Brennaman was joined by Reds right fielder Scott Schebler, Minor League prospect Blake Trahan, former Reds outfielder Dmitri Young, assistant general manager Nick Krall, Fox Sports Ohio broadcaster Brian Giesenschlag and mascot Gapper. The visit to Dayton Children's Hospital was the first stop of the day as part of the Reds Caravan's north leg.