Reds release highlights for weekend series against Arizona
The Cincinnati Reds Friday announced the following weekend series highlights for their upcoming games against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Friday, July 21 – Reds vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 7:10 p.m. (gates open at 5:40 p.m.)
• TV: Bally Sports Ohio (John Sadak, Jeff Brantley & Jim Day)
• Radio: 700WLW and stations on the Reds Radio Network (Tommy Thrall & Chris Welsh)
• 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 To Be Me to begin shortly after the game ends.
• Pride Night: In partnership with Cincinnati Pride, many of tonight’s pregame ceremonies will celebrate Pride Night at the ballpark, including the presentation of the Pride Community Night Community Advocate Award, presented by PNC. A limited number of ticket packages are available that include a Reds Pride Hat, presented by To Be Me, at reds.com/Pride. Cincinnati Pride is celebrating it’s 50th anniversary in 2023.
• Strike Out Hunger Food Drive: As part of this month’s Reds Country Cares initiative focusing on poverty & hunger, the Reds, WLWT, 700WLW and St. Vincent De Paul are partnering to Strike Out Hunger. Donate a minimum of three non-perishable food items at Friday’s game and receive a free ticket voucher for one of three pre-determined games later this season, limit one ticket per person. Donation barrels will be located outside the main gates on Crosley Terrace, as well as the Reds Hall of Fame Breezeway from 5 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 22 – Reds vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 4:10 p.m. (gates open at 2:40 p.m.)
• TV: Bally Sports Ohio (John Sadak, Jeff Brantley & Jim Day)
• Radio: 700WLW and stations on the Reds Radio Network (Tommy Thrall & Chris Welsh)
• Reds Hawaiian Shirt: As part of Super Saturdays, adult fans in attendance will receive a Reds Hawaiian Shirt, presented by Budweiser, while supplies last.
• Strike Out Hunger Food Drive: As part of this month’s Reds Country Cares initiative focusing on poverty & hunger, the Reds, WLWT, 700WLW and St. Vincent De Paul are partnering to Strike Out Hunger. Donate a minimum of three non-perishable food items at Saturday’s game and receive a free ticket voucher for one of three pre-determined games later this season, limit one ticket per person. Donation barrels will be located outside the main gates on Crosley Terrace, as well as the Reds Hall of Fame Breezeway from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
• National Anthem: Meredith Stutz, reporter and anchor for WLWT TV 5 NBC, will sing the National Anthem.
• MSA Coach of the Year: MSA Sport, a division of MSA Architects, has once again teamed up with the Reds to recognize the best high school baseball coaches in the region. During pregame ceremonies, MSA Sport will present its annual “Coach of the Year Award,” with the winner throwing out a ceremonial first pitch.
Sunday, July 23 – Reds vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 1:40 p.m. (gates open at 12:10 p.m.)
• TV: Bally Sports Ohio (John Sadak, Jeff Brantley & Jim Day)
• Radio: 700WLW and stations on the Reds Radio Network (Tommy Thrall & Chris Welsh)
• Reds Baseball Cards: Fans in attendance will receive a pack of Reds Baseball Cards, presented by Topps. Fans who would like an exclusive Topps International Trading Card Day card, bring the Reds pack you received Sunday to Hit Kings (8263 Beechmont Ave.) to make a trade from now until July 30, or while supplies last.
• Reds NIKE RBI Teams: Players and coaches from the Reds NIKE RBI baseball and softball teams will be recognized during pregame ceremonies. The junior baseball (15U), senior baseball (18U) and softball (18U) teams recently competed in the MLB NIKE RBI Central Regional Tournament in Chicago. The senior baseball and softball teams both went 5-0 in their brackets and are moving on to the NIKE RBI World Series in Vero Beach, FL. The baseball World Series starts July 30 and softball begins Aug. 7.
Ticket offers for the Homestand
• Family Sundays – July 23: 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.
Reds Community Fund
• Split the Pot presented by First Community Mortgage: Fans in the ballpark and at home can play Split the Pot this season 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
• Doug Bair signing – July 22: The Hall of Fame’s Alumni Signing Saturday series continues on July 22 with an appearance by Doug Bair. Bair played for the Reds from 1978-1981. Formerly a member of the Pirates and Athletics before being traded to Cincinnati, Bair had a breakout season with the Reds in 1978, posting a 1.97 ERA in 70 games including 28 saves. Bair will be signing in the Williams Family Champions Gallery from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Fans can purchase autograph tickets at redsmuseum.org.
• Kids and Military FREE at the Reds Hall of Fame: Kids 12 and under can always explore the Reds Hall of Fame and Museum presented by Dinsmore for free, courtesy of the H.C.S. Foundation. Admission for active military and veterans is free, courtesy of the Sargent Family Foundation.