1968 06 24 Reds at Mets

Still

in Cincinnati.

And

that's on the Reds opening up a three-game series here tonight.

We have had showers already this evening, and intermittent showers are forecast actually for the next three days.

But the NCO is covered.

And it has just been taken off.

The infield is completely dry.

The field is in excellent condition.

As manager Dave Bristol comes out now with a lineup card for the Reds.

Manager Gil Hodges comes out with a lineup card for the Mets.

And it is Shag Crawford's umpiring crew.

So

now, ladies and gentlemen, here is Ralph Shiner.

Okay, Lindsey Nelson for the New York Mets.

Leadoff batter will be Bud Harrelson.

And before we go on with the rest of the lineup, it's our national anthem.

Oh, is is I'm I'm I'm I'm O Allah! That's the anthem from Rosley Field in Cincinnati, Ohio.

For the New York Mets, Bud Harrelson will lead off and play shortstop.

Batting second, playing second base, Ken Boswell.