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 Valle
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow shakes hands with Reds second baseman Jonathan India. Photo: Ron Valle
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow throwing the first pitch to Bengals head coach Zac Taylor. Photo: Ron Valle
Cincinnati 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 Valle
Reds second baseman Jonathan India Photo: Ron Valle
Reds outfielder Nick Senzel Photo: Ron Valle
Pitcher 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 Valle
Catcher Tyler Stephenson Photo: Ron Valle
Reds 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 Valle
Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase presenting the Rookie of the Year award to Jonathan India. Photo: Ron Valle
Reds 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 Valle
Shortstop Kyle Farmer (17) high fives outfielder Jake Fraley (27) Photo: Ron Valle
Outfielder Aristides Aquino batting for the Reds Photo: Ron Valle
Cleveland Guardians third baseman José Ramírez Photo: Ron Valle
Reds pitcher Hunter Greene Photo: Ron Valle
American freestyle skier Olympian Nick Goepper posing with Reds mascots. Photo: Ron Valle
Cincinnati-area Olympians posing with Reds first baseman Joey Votto. Photo: Ron Valle
Cincinnati-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 Valle
Reds pitcher Luis Castillo Photo: Ron Valle
Reds first baseman Joey Votto Photo: Ron Valle
Cincinnati Reds starting lineup stands for the National Anthem. Photo: Ron Valle
Blackhawk helicopters over Great American Ball Park before Reds season opener. Photo: Ron Valle
Reds players preparing to take the field for the home opener. Photo: Ron Valle
Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase shakes hands with Reds second baseman Jonathan India. Photo: Ron Valle
Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow shakes hands with Reds outfielder Nick Senzel. Photo: Ron Valle
Bengals 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 Valle
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor catching first pitch throw by Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. Photo: Ron Valle
Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson (left) shaking hands with Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (right). Photo: Ron Valle
Reds infielder Mike Moustakas (9) and first baseman Joey Votto (19) take the field for the Reds home opener. Photo: Ron Valle
Cincinnati Bengals crew enjoys the Reds home opener from the sideline. Photo: Ron Valle
Reds outfielder Tommy Pham (28) and second baseman Jonathan India (6) take the field for the Reds home opener. Photo: Ron Valle
Reds second baseman Jonathan India (6) and outfielder Tyler Naquin (12) Photo: Ron Valle
Opening Day celebration at The Banks. Photo: Ron Valle
Block Party at the Banks during the Reds Opening Day celebration. Photo: Ron Valle
Outside of Great American Ball Park ahead of the Cincinnati Reds home opener against the Cleveland Guardians. Photo: Ron Valle