Cincinnati Reds to face organization's prospects in Dayton

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DAYTON − The Cincinnati Reds will close out their regular-season preparations with what amounts to an intra-squad game. The organization is also giving a nod to the 25th season of Dayton Dragons baseball.

The could-be Opening Day Reds will face a team of the organization's prospects Tuesday at a sold-out Day Air Ballpark (6:10 p.m.; WLW 700). The game in Dayton is billed as the "25th Season Celebration Game" for the Dragons.

With the MLB opener looming on Thursday at Great American Ball Park, Terry Francona will manage the roster of mostly big leaguers while Louisville Bats manager Pat Kelly will preside over the prospects team.

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Right-handed pitcher Chase Petty will pitch for Francona's side. Righty Aaron Wilkerson will pitch for Kelly.

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Reds lineup​

1. T.J. Friedl L
2. Matt McClain 2B
3. Elly De La Cruz SS
4. Gavin Lux L
5. Jeimer Candelario DH
6. Christian Encarnacion-Strand 1B
7. Santiago Espinal 3B
8. Jake Fraley RF
9. Jose Trevino C

Lineup for Reds prospects​

1. Tyler Callihan LF
2. Levi Jordan 2B
3. Will Benson RF
4. Noelvi Marte 3B
5. Edwin Rios DH
6. Rece Hinds CF
7. P.J. Higgins 1B
8. Davis Wendzel SS
9. Will Banfield C

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati Reds to face organization's prospects in Dayton

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