Reds announce homestand highlights for Sept. 1-10

The Cincinnati Reds have announced the following homestand highlights for their upcoming series vs. the Chicago Cubs, Seattle Mariners and St. Louis Cardinals, Sept. 1-10.
 
Friday, Sept. 1 – Reds vs. Chicago Cubs - game 1, 1:10 p.m. (gates open at 11:40 a.m.)
• TV: Bally Sports Ohio (John Sadak, Barry Larkin & Jim Day)
• Radio: 700WLW and stations on the Reds Radio Network (Tommy Thrall & Jeff Brantley)
• Rescheduled Game: Today’s game was rescheduled from Wednesday, April 5 due to rain.
• The Breeders First Pitch: Members of the groundbreaking alternative rock band The Breeders will offer up a ceremonial first pitch. The band, based out of Dayton, Ohio, is celebrating the 30th anniversary of their landmark album “Last Splash” and recently finished a tour in support of the Foo Fighters.
 
Friday, Sept. 1 – Reds vs. Chicago Cubs - game 2, 6:40 p.m. (gates open at 5:10 p.m. - could change due to end time of Game 1)
• TV: Bally Sports Ohio (John Sadak, Barry Larkin & Jim Day)
• Radio: 700WLW and stations on the Reds Radio Network (Tommy Thrall & Jeff Brantley)
• City Connect Friday: Reds players and coaches will wear the Nike City Connect uniform as part of City Connect Fridays.
• Fireworks Friday: Rozzi’s fireworks show presented by Staffmark to begin shortly after the game ends.
• Military Appreciation Day: Tonight’s game is the final Reds Military Appreciation Day of the season, presented by CareSource. Many of the ceremonies will feature service members from Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Members of the military and first responders can purchase discount tickets at reds.com/Military.
• Blue Jackets: Adam Fantilli, the Columbus Blue Jackets 1st round (#3 overall) pick in the 2023 NHL draft, will throw out a ceremonial pitch. The Blue Jackets home opener is Oct. 12 vs. the Philadelphia Flyers.
 
Saturday, Sept. 2 – Reds vs. Chicago Cubs - 6:40 p.m. (gates open at 5:10 p.m.)
• TV: Bally Sports Ohio (John Sadak, Barry Larkin & Jim Day)
• Radio: 700WLW and stations on the Reds Radio Network (Tommy Thrall & Jeff Brantley)
• Reds Tote Bag: As part of Super Saturdays, fans in attendance will receive a Reds City Connect Tote Bag presented by Jeff Wyler Automotive Family, while supplies last.
• Heart & Hustle Award: During pregame ceremonies, the Reds will honor outfielder TJ Friedl as the 2023 recipient of the team’s Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association’s “Heart & Hustle Award.”
 
Sunday, Sept. 3 – Reds vs. Chicago Cubs - 12:10 p.m. (gates open at 10:40 a.m.)
• TV: Bally Sports Ohio (John Sadak, Barry Larkin & Jim Day)
• Radio: 700WLW and stations on the Reds Radio Network (Tommy Thrall & Jeff Brantley)
• Reds City Connect Poster Series #5: Fans in attendance will receive a Hunter Greene City Connect poster presented by Toyota, while supplies last.
• Childhood Cancer Awareness Day: MLB and its Clubs will raise awareness for childhood cancer for a special league-wide day during all games today. Representatives from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and the Dragonfly Foundation will participate in pregame ceremonies. The News of the Game will highlight a recent Reds player visit to Cincinnati Children’s and the donation of a Starlight Virtual Reality Headset. Players and on-field personnel will wear gold ribbons and wristbands to show their support for the cause.
• Mascot T-Ball Game: The annual mascot t-ball game will take place from approx. 11 to 11:30 a.m. featuring mascots from local schools and businesses along with Rosie Red, Mr. Redlegs, Mr. Red and Gapper.
 
Monday, Sept. 4 – Reds vs. Seattle Mariners, 4:10 p.m. (gates open at 2:40 p.m.)
• TV: Bally Sports Ohio (John Sadak, Barry Larkin & Jim Day)
• Radio: 700WLW and stations on the Reds Radio Network (Tommy Thrall & Jeff Brantley)
• FCC Pitch: FC Cincinnati attacking midfielder Luciano Acosta will throw out a ceremonial pitch.
• AFL-CIO: Over 3,500 local labor union members, family and friends are expected to be at the game today for the Cincinnati AFL-CIO Labor Council Labor Day Event. Many local labor leaders and officials will be in attendance including Tim Burga, president of the Ohio State AFL-CIO, throwing out a ceremonial pitch.
 
Tuesday, Sept. 5 – Reds vs. Seattle Mariners, 6:40 p.m. (gates open at 5:10 p.m.)
• TV: Bally Sports Ohio (John Sadak, Barry Larkin & Jim Day)
• Radio: 700WLW and stations on the Reds Radio Network (Tommy Thrall & Jeff Brantley)
• 3-2-1 Tuesdays: For all Tuesday home games this season, fans can purchase $3 Buds and Bud Lights (12 oz. cans), $2 hot dogs and $1 ice cream cups, presented by Budweiser and Bud Light. Limit two of each item per person per transaction. Available at select concession stands. For more information, visit reds.com/Tuesday.
 
Wednesday, Sept. 6 – Reds vs. Seattle Mariners, 6:40 p.m. (gates open at 5:10 p.m.)
• TV: Bally Sports Ohio (John Sadak, Barry Larkin & Jim Day)
• Radio: 700WLW and stations on the Reds Radio Network (Tommy Thrall & Jeff Brantley)
• Bark in the Park: Over 300 dogs and their owners will be at the game for the fourth and final Bark in the Park of the season, presented by Kroger, Good ‘n’ Fun and Dreambone. Dogs and their owners can enjoy pet activities, samples and more in the First Star Fan Zone. Dog packages must be purchased in advance of game day at reds.com/bark.
• Ohio University “Scripps Day”: Pregame ceremonies will celebrate 100 years of journalism at Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. Former OU students and local television personalities Randi Rico (WLWT TV 5), Sheila Grey (WKRC Local12), Frank Marzullo (WXIX Fox19) and Evan Millard (WCPO TV 9) will participate in a ceremonial pitch and catch.
• Community Makeover Ceremony: Representatives from P&G, the Cincinnati Zoo, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, GE Aerospace, United Way of Greater Cincinnati, Cincinnati ToolBank, OneSource Center, SonLight Power, Duke Energy Foundation and Medpace will be recognized during pregame ceremonies for participating in the 2023 Community Makeover in Madisonville.
 
Friday, Sept. 8 – Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 6:40 p.m. (gates open at 5:10 p.m.)
• TV: Tonght’s game is available exclusively on Apple TV+ Friday Night Baseball. (Watch Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV+ free for 2 months, then $6.99/month. New subscribers only. Details apple.co/MLBgift.)
• Radio: 700WLW and stations on the Reds Radio Network (Tommy Thrall & Jeff Brantley)
• City Connect Friday: Reds players and coaches will wear the Nike City Connect uniform as part of City Connect Fridays.
• Fireworks Friday: Fireworks show presented by Rozzi Fireworks to begin shortly after the game ends.
 
Saturday, Sept. 9 – Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 6:40 p.m. (gates open at 5:10 p.m.)
• TV: Bally Sports Ohio (John Sadak, Barry Larkin & Jim Day)
• Radio: 700WLW and stations on the Reds Radio Network (Tommy Thrall & Jeff Brantley)
• Lady A Post-Game Concert: As part of the Ohio Lottery Post-Game Concert Series presented by Dunkin’, Lady A will perform a live concert from the field. Free to all fans with a game ticket.
• Nick Lodolo Bobblehead: As part of Super Saturdays, fans in attendance will receive a Nick Lodolo bobblehead presented by Every Watch Has A Story, while supplies last.
 
Sunday, Sept. 10 – Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 6:40 p.m. (gates open at 5:10 p.m.)
• TV: Bally Sports Ohio (John Sadak, Barry Larkin & Jim Day)
• Radio: 700WLW and stations on the Reds Radio Network (Tommy Thrall & Jeff Brantley)
• Kids Sticker Sheet: Fans 14 and younger will receive a Kids Sticker Sheet presented by LaRosa’s, while supplies last.
 
Ticket offers for the Homestand
• Family Sundays – Sept. 3 & 10: For all Sunday Reds home games, families can get up to three half-price tickets with the purchase of a full-price ticket, presented by Klosterman Bakery. Some restrictions apply. Available only at reds.com/Family.
• 3-2-1 Tuesdays – Sept. 5: For all Tuesday home games this season, fans can purchase $3 Buds and Bud Lights (12 oz. cans), $2 hot dogs and $1 ice cream cups, presented by Budweiser and Bud Light. For more information, visit reds.com/Tuesday.
• Senior Days – Sept. 5: Fans 50 and older may purchase select non-premium tickets at half-price in advance of game day only. Some restrictions apply. For more information, visit reds.com/Seniors.
 
Reds Community Fund
• Split the Pot presented by First Community Mortgage: Fans in the ballpark and at home can play Split the Pot at reds5050.com. Fans must be 18 years or older and in the state of Ohio at the time of purchase to enter. Buy tickets now and find the official rules at reds5050.com.
 
Reds Hall of Fame & Museum presented by Dinsmore

• Bronson Arroyo Replica Plaque: The 2023 collectible gift series continues in September with a replica of Bronson Arroyo’s Reds Hall of Fame plaque, presented by Dinsmore. The replica plaque is free with regular-price paid admission to the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum (or a Great American Ball Park Tour) and is available Saturdays and Sundays in September, while supplies last.

• Greg Rhodes Book Signing – Sept. 2: Longtime Reds historian Greg Rhodes will greet fans and sign copies of his latest book, Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame Highlights Volume 2: A Collection of Unforgettable Reds Stories, on Saturday, Sept. 2 from 4:30 to 5:40 p.m. in the Reds Hall of Fame & 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. in the First Star Fan Zone. Illustrated with dozens of photographs, many published for the first time, Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame Highlights Volume 2 is a 140-page collection of offbeat and humorous stories from throughout Reds history. Each tale was first broadcast on Rhodes’ long-running Reds on Radio pre-game feature.The first signing session is free with Hall of Fame admission. A game ticket is required for the second session. Copies of the book are available for purchase at the Reds Hall of Fame.

• Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Teens Free Days – Sept. 3 & Sept. 9: Reds Hall of Fame and Museum guests ages 13-19 receive free admission to the Reds Hall of Fame on select dates throughout the season including two dates on this homestand. Complimentary admission is sponsored by Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.

• Reflections of a Bat Boy: An Inside Look at the Big Red Machine featuring Warren Brown - Sept. 9: Warren Brown, a Reds bat boy from 1970-72, will share memories of his time with the Reds as the Big Red Machine began its historic march through the decade of the 1970s. His entertaining and engaging presentation includes a host of stories about this legendary team that only an insider would know. Brown’s experiences with the team included the 1970 All-Star Game and the 1970 and 1972 World Series.vDon’t miss this fond remembrance of the greatest team in Reds history. The presentation on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 2:30-3:15 p.m. is free with Hall of Fame admission.

• Dave Parker Autograph Signing - Sept. 9: Reds Hall of Famer Dave Parker will sign autographs for fans on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Williams Family Champions Gallery. Raised in Cincinnati, Parker became one of the game’s best players in the 1970s while playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Parker was named the NL’s Most Valuable Player in 1978 and was a key member of the “We Are Family” Pirates’ 1979 World Championship club. The first major free agent acquisition in Reds history, Parker signed with his hometown club in 1984 and helped the Reds return to contention. The runner-up in voting for the 1985 NL MVP Award, Parker led the league in doubles and RBIs that season. A two-time All-Star and Silver Slugger Award winner during his 1984-1987 Reds career, he was inducted into the Reds Hall of Fame in 2014. Autograph tickets are on sale now at redsmuseum.org and at the Hall of Fame box office.