The Cincinnati Reds proved to be a mighty opponent during their Opening Day game against the Washington Nationals on March 28. From the moment the game started, it was clear that the Cincinnati Reds were set to have a fantastic game. In the end, the Reds were triumphant over the Nationals, with a score of 8-2.

Keep scrolling for everything we saw during the Cincinnati Reds’ Opening Day game against the Washington Nationals.

Photos by Ron Valle

Former announcer Marty Brennaman greets Sean Casey | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
The national anthem flyover | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Sean Casey throws the first pitch | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
George Foster and Joe Morgan’s granddaughter deliver first pitch to the mound | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
The pre-game crowd at The Banks | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Will Benson doubles during the second inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Tyler Stephenson reaches third base on Will Benson’s double during the second inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Tyler Stephenson congratulates Brent Suter after final out | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Third baseman Jeimer Candelario during the fourth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Tejay Antone signs autographs | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Stuart Fairchild and Will Benson greet George Foster | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Tyler Stephenson hits grounder to shortstop to score | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Spencer Steer doubles to right field to score in the third inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Spencer Steer lines a single to right field in the second inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Spencer Steer during the player intro | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Second baseman Jonathan India during the first inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
The Reds win the game | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Reds President Phil Castellini chats with pitchers | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Pre-game dugout | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Players returning from the national anthem, greeted by George Foster | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Nick Martini gives an interview following the game | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Nick Martini homers in the second inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Nick Martini approaching third base on homerun trot during the second inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Players standing for the national anthem | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
The Nationals’ Josiah Gray pitching during the second inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Frankie Montas in the dugout following his sixth and final shutout | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Nick Martini wears the Viking helmet and cape after his home runs | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Nick Martini wears the Viking helmet and cape after his home runs | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Nick Martini greeted by Spencer Steer following his second inning home run | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Nick Martini greeted by Will Benson following his home run in the third inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Nick Martini greeted after his second home run with Elly De La Cruz and Spencer Steer on base | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Jonathan India during player introductions | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Jeimer Candelario hits foul ball during the first inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Jake Fraley singles during the second inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Jonathan India singles to centerfield during the sixth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Jonathan India singles to centerfield during the sixth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Jonathan India catches pop-up for third out in the third inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Honoring the military during the fourth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Frankie Montas and Tyler Stephenson return to dugout after warming up during the pre-game | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Frankie Montas pitching during the first inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Jake Fraley singles during the second inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Jake Fraley high-fives Spencer Steer during the third inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Former Reds player (and current Nationals player) Jesse Winker signs autographs after the game | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Force out Jonathan India to Elly De La Cruz for a third out | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
First baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand during the first inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Elly De La Cruz throws to first base after fielding a grounder during the fifth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
A bunt attempt from Elly De La Cruz in the second inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Eddie Rosario greeted by Joey Meneses following two-run homer in the seventh inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
In the dugout before the game started | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Cincinnati native Brent Suter pitches | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Christian Encarnacion-Strand grounds out during the fourth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Christian Encarnacion-Strand flies out to right field | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Jeimer Candelario catches pop-up during the fifth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Bubba Thompson signs autograph | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle
Will Benson catches fly ball during the sixth inning | Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals | March 28, 2024 Photo: Ron Valle