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On April 12, the Cincinnati Reds took to the field against the Cleveland Guardians in the 2022 season home opener. While the game ended in a 10-5 loss, the pregame celebrations did not disappoint. Fans got to watch Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow throw the first pitch to Bengals head coach Zac Taylor. Plus, fans got to see Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase present the Rookie of the Year award to second baseman Jonathan India.
Former Reds player and 2022’s Findlay Market Opening Day Parade Grand Marshal Barry Larkin. Photo: Ron Valle(Left to right) Bengals head coach Zac Taylor, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins Photo: Ron ValleBengals quarterback Joe Burrow shakes hands with Reds second baseman Jonathan India. Photo: Ron ValleCincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow throwing the first pitch to Bengals head coach Zac Taylor. Photo: Ron ValleCincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow throwing the first pitch to Bengals head coach Zac Taylor. Photo: Ron Valle(Left) Bengals head coach Zac Taylor (right) Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow Photo: Ron ValleReds second baseman Jonathan India Photo: Ron ValleReds outfielder Nick Senzel Photo: Ron VallePitcher Tyler Mahle throws out pitch. Photo: Ron Valle(Left) second baseman Jonathan India (Right) first baseman Joey Votto Photo: Ron Valle(Left) infielder Mike Moustakas (Right) shortstop Kyle Farmer Photo: Ron ValleCatcher Tyler Stephenson Photo: Ron ValleReds catcher Tyler Stephenson (left) posing with Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (right) holding a t-shirt with a photo of Burrows’s famed fur coat outfit. Photo: Ron ValleBengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase presenting the Rookie of the Year award to Jonathan India. Photo: Ron ValleReds second baseman Jonathan India holding up Rookie of the Year award. Photo: Ron Valle(Left to right) Reds general manager Nick Krall, second baseman Jonathan India and manager David Bell Photo: Ron ValleShortstop Kyle Farmer (17) high fives outfielder Jake Fraley (27) Photo: Ron ValleOutfielder Aristides Aquino batting for the Reds Photo: Ron ValleCleveland Guardians third baseman José Ramírez Photo: Ron ValleReds pitcher Hunter Greene Photo: Ron ValleAmerican freestyle skier Olympian Nick Goepper posing with Reds mascots. Photo: Ron ValleCincinnati-area Olympians posing with Reds first baseman Joey Votto. Photo: Ron ValleCincinnati-area Olympians Photo: Ron Valle(From left to right) Joey Votto (Reds first baseman), Joe Burrow (Bengals quarterback), Tee Higgins (Bengals wide receiver) and Ja’Marr Chase (Bengals wide receiver) Photo: Ron ValleReds pitcher Luis Castillo Photo: Ron ValleReds first baseman Joey Votto Photo: Ron ValleCincinnati Reds starting lineup stands for the National Anthem. Photo: Ron ValleBlackhawk helicopters over Great American Ball Park before Reds season opener. Photo: Ron ValleReds players preparing to take the field for the home opener. Photo: Ron ValleBengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase shakes hands with Reds second baseman Jonathan India. Photo: Ron ValleBengals quarterback Joe Burrow shakes hands with Reds outfielder Nick Senzel. Photo: Ron ValleBengals quarterback Joe Burrow shakes hands with Reds outfielder Nick Senzel. Photo: Ron Valle(Left to right) Bengals head coach Zac Taylor, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase and Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins Photo: Ron ValleCincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor catching first pitch throw by Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. Photo: Ron ValleReds catcher Tyler Stephenson (left) shaking hands with Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (right). Photo: Ron ValleReds infielder Mike Moustakas (9) and first baseman Joey Votto (19) take the field for the Reds home opener. Photo: Ron ValleCincinnati Bengals crew enjoys the Reds home opener from the sideline. Photo: Ron ValleReds outfielder Tommy Pham (28) and second baseman Jonathan India (6) take the field for the Reds home opener. Photo: Ron ValleReds second baseman Jonathan India (6) and outfielder Tyler Naquin (12) Photo: Ron ValleOpening Day celebration at The Banks. Photo: Ron ValleBlock Party at the Banks during the Reds Opening Day celebration. Photo: Ron ValleOutside of Great American Ball Park ahead of the Cincinnati Reds home opener against the Cleveland Guardians. Photo: Ron Valle