A year ago, Opening Day was a dismal rain out. The delay postponed by 24 hours a three-game sweep of the home town team by the Washington Nationals. The Reds were on their way to an ugly 3-15 start that got Bryan Price fired. They then lost their next three games under interim manager Jim Riggleman.
Opening Day 2019, however, was beautiful in more than one way. What a difference a year can make.
Today, the Reds parlayed a great start by Luis Castillo, a couple GABP-special home runs, important contributions by Jose Peraza and the new guys to a first-game comeback win over the Pirates.