Thursday, March 26, 2026

Question: In 1869, the Cincinnati Reds debuted as baseball’s first professional team against which opponent?

Answer: After a pair of exhibition games, the Cincinnati Reds (then the Red Stockings) officially opened their 1869 season against the Great Western of Cincinnati Baseball Ball Club, winning 45–9.

That season, Cincinnati also became the first baseball club to play on both coasts of the United States.