The Pittsburgh Pirates will play the Cincinnati Reds for the MLB 2015 opening day on Monday, with both teams desperate to get their new campaigns off to a winning start. The game is scheduled to start at 4.10 p.m. ET and takes place from the Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. The game can be watched on TV on the RTPT network, or online through free live stream (details below).
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Christian Post Report – Pittsburgh Pirates’ Garrett Jones (46) celebrates with Jordy Mercer (10) after hitting a solo home run against the Cincinnati Reds during the eighth inning of their MLB National League baseball game at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, September 29, 2013.
These two franchises faced off for the 2013 National League Wild Card Game, however, since that time they have experienced vastly different fortunes. Last season the Pirates pushed their way through to the postseason, and have high expectations for this new year. However, the Reds finished fourth in the NL Central last season, meaning they have a lot less expectations for this new season, but they will be hoping to start on a positive note here with a win today.
The MLB 2015 opening season features numerous highlights this year. Many will be looking to Masahiro Tanaka following months of rumors and doubts surrounding his right elbow. The injury landed him on the disabled list last season, and many will want to see how his partially torn ulnar collateral ligament holds up as the season gets going today.
Another big highlight for opening day will be the contest between the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers. The pair will meet each other 19 times this season, including a potential vital three game set, which will close out the season. Matt Kemp in particular will be looking at this game with relish, and even though he has a lot of memories at Chavez Ravine, his time there ended on a bad note, and he will be looking to gain revenge in the only way he knows how – by winning and being successful where he is now.
Another big story for opening day 2015 will be veteran Torii Hunter leading his new team, the Minnesota Twins, against his old team, the Detroit Tigers. He has said ahead of the game: “I’m fired up to face anybody, whether I face the Angels, which I had a great time, or I face the Tigers, which I had a great time with. I can tell you this: Any team I might play, they know I’m coming to play,” according to TwinCities.com.
Today’s big game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Cincinnati Reds will start at 4.10 p.m. ET and can be watched on TV on the RTPT network, and also online through free live stream by clicking here.
Source : Christian Post