Red Sox-Reds Lineups, Preview and Notes for Opening Day The Boston Red Sox will open the 2026 season on the road against the Cincinnati Reds in a three-game series starting on Thursday. The matchup kicks off at 4:10 p.m. Eastern Time, with the game broadcast on NESN. The Red Sox will rely on ace left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet to start the season for the second consecutive year, while the Reds will turn to lefthander Andrew Abbott, a first-time All-Star in 2025, to take the mound. Crochet, who led the American League with 255 strikeouts in 2025 and finished second in Cy Young voting, struggled during spring training with a 7.36 ERA over four starts. Despite the rough start, the 28-year-old pitcher remains confident, citing his previous experience with a similar situation. “Last year, good spring, bad first start,” he said. “This year, bad spring. Nothing changes for me.” Crochet’s performance in 2025, including an 18-5 record and a 2.59 ERA, has positioned him as a key asset for the Red Sox, though he acknowledged the challenge of facing teams that may adjust their game plans based on his success. The Reds, led by manager Terry Francona, will face a different challenge as they attempt to rebuild their roster after a third-place finish in the division and an early exit in the playoffs. Francona, who previously managed the Red Sox to World Series titles in 2004 and 2007, emphasized a shift in mindset for the 2026 season. “I’ve told our players — it’s time,” Francona said. “Are we younger than some other teams? Yeah. That doesn’t mean we can’t go toe-to-toe.” The Reds’ lineup will include right-handed hitters to counter Crochet’s left-handed delivery, though speedster TJ Friedl is expected to lead off. For the Red Sox, the Opening Day lineup features a mix of veteran and young talent.#opening_day #boston_red_sox #cincinnati_reds #garrett_crochet #terry_francona
Inter Kashi squad for ISL 2025-26: Full list of players, foreign signingsThe Antonio Habas-coached team will make its bow in the top tier when it travels to face FC Goa at the Fatorda Stadium for the second match of the opening day (February 14). The Antonio Habas-coached team will make its bow in the top tier when it travels to face FC Goa at the Fatorda Stadium for the second match of the opening day (February 14). #Full_list #ISL_2025-26 #opening_day #Inter_Kashi #Fatorda_Stadium #Antonio_Habas-coached #Habas-coached_team #Kashi_squad #top_tier #signingsThe_Antonio
Ranji Trophy 2025-26, Quarterfinals: Ricky Bhui lays solid platform for Andhra before Bengal fights backCaptain Ricky Bhui scored 83, added 108 runs with Nitish Kumar Reddy, as Andhra finished the opening day at 264 for six against Bengal. Captain Ricky Bhui scored 83, added 108 runs with Nitish Kumar Reddy, as Andhra finished the opening day at 264 for six against Bengal. #Ranji_Trophy #Trophy_2025-26 #opening_day #Kumar_Reddy #Ricky_Bhui #Nitish_Kumar #Bhui_scored #Andhra_finished #Bhui_lays #backCaptain_Ricky
Good toss to lose, says Prasidh after Karnataka bowls Mumbai out for 120 in Ranji Trophy quarterfinalMumbai was reduced to 39 for 3, before Prasidh joined in with three wickets to bundle it out for 120 in the opening day of the quarterfinal. Mumbai was reduced to 39 for 3, before Prasidh joined in with three wickets to bundle it out for 120 in the opening day of the quarterfinal. #Ranji_Trophy #Ranji #opening_day #Karnataka #Karnataka_bowls #Trophy_quarterfinalMumbai #Prasidh_joined #Good_toss #bowls_Mumbai #Prasidh
TN vs BAR, Ranji Trophy round 7: Sukirt, Rathva lead Baroda’s recovery after Hemchudeshan’s early strikesOnce the pitch eased after the early-morning moisture had dried, Ninad Rathva and Sukirt Pandey were able to keep the scoreboard ticking and ensured Baroda finished on 247 for five on opening day. Once the pitch eased after the early-morning moisture had dried, Ninad Rathva and Sukirt Pandey were able to keep the scoreboard ticking and ensured Baroda finished on 247 for five on opening day. #Ranji_Trophy #Ninad_Rathva #Sukirt_Pandey #Trophy_round #ensured_Baroda #Baroda_finished #opening_day #pitch_eased #early-morning_moisture #scoreboard_ticking
