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It's Reds Hall of Fame Induction Celebration Weekend April 24-26.
The Cincinnati Reds will take on the Detroit Tigers in a three-game series at Great American Ball Park.
Off the diamond, there are multiple events on tap as the Reds get ready to induct four new members into the team's Hall of Fame.
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Outside of the induction ceremony, there are several Reds Hall of Famers scheduled to make appearances over the weekend.
Here's a full rundown of this weekend's festivities.
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Friday, April 24
There will be a pair of meet and greet sessions at the Reds Hall of Fame & Museum.
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Marty Brennaman and Chris Sabo (11 a.m.-Noon)
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George Foster and Mario Soto (12:30-1:30 p.m.)
The Reds and Tigers will open the series at 6:40 p.m. After the game, there will be a Q&A with Brandon Phillips hosted by Jim Day. There will also be a post-game fireworks show.
Bronson Arroyo, a 2023 Reds Hall of Fame inductee, will be a part of two meet and greets this weekend.
Saturday, April 25
Three more meet and greet sessions at the Reds Hall of Fame & Museum.
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Aaron Harang , Brandon Phillips, Sean Casey, Eric Davis and Tony Perez (11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)
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Lou Piniella, Reggie Sanders, Cesar Geronimo, Ken Griffey Sr. and Jose Rijo (1:30-3 p.m.)
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Bronson Arroyo , Johnny Bench and George Foster (3:30-4:30 p.m.)
Prior to the Reds-Tigers matchup (7:15 p.m.), there will be an on-field induction ceremony at 6:15 p.m. The Reds will give away Hall of Fame Induction fleece blankets to fans in attendance, while supplies last.
Cincinnati Reds Day at Xavier University's Hayden Field
It is Reds Day at Xavier on Saturday, April 25 at Hayden Field as The Musketeers host St. John's at 2 p.m. Xavier became the official university of the Reds in January.
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There will be a raffle, a Reds ball toss and an appearance from Mr. Redlegs, according to the school.
Xavier University and Cincinnati Reds mascots pictured at Great American Ball Park to celebrate the new 10-year partnership naming Xavier the official university of the Reds. Xavier will host Creighton at Great American Ball Park on Thursday, May 14 following the Reds-Nationals game.
The Roll Blob Podcast will have a live show at Hayden Field at noon featuring Xavier great Byron Larkin discussing Reds baseball and basketball. The podcast will also be giving out 100 tickets for free hot dogs and 100 free T-shirts.
Xavier (19-23) is entering a crucial three-game series with St. John's (20-19). The Musketeers have won six straight in Big East play after a road sweep of Seton Hall April 17-19.
Sunday, April 26
Two more meet and greet sessions at the Reds Hall of Fame & Museum.
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Johnny Bench, Sean Casey, Cesar Geronimo, Ken Griffey Sr., Tony Perez, Jose Rijo and Chris Sabo (10-11 a.m.)
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Bronson Arroyo, Eric Davis and Mario Soto (Noon-1 p.m.)
The Reds and Tigers will wrap up the series at 1:40 p.m.
The Reds will have their Hall of Fame Induction Gala at First Financial Center from 5:30-10 p.m.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: What to know for Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame Weekend festivities
