
Today marks the 79th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking MLB's color barrier, with all players wearing #42 jerseys. The Cincinnati Reds will face the San Francisco Giants at 6:40 PM ET, featuring starting pitchers Rhett Lowder and Tyler Mahle.
American baseball player Jackie Robinson (1919 - 1972) grounds a ball at first place while warming up for an exhibition game against the New York Yankees, Ebbets Field, NYC, 1950s. (Photo by Hulton|Archive/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Today is the 79th anniversary of the day Jack Robinson made his debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers and broke MLB’s longstanding color barrier. To honor that feat and his legacy, all MLB players will don jerseys with #42 on them today.
In Cincinnati, the Reds will play host to the San Francisco Giants. Rhett Lowder and old friend Tyler Mahle will get the starting nods.
Lineups for the two clubs are listed below, with first pitch set for 6:40 PM ET.
| GIANTS | REDS |
|---|---|
| Willy Adames – SS | TJ Friedl – CF |
| Luis Arraez – 2B | Matt McLain – 2B |
| Casey Schmitt – DH | Elly De La Cruz – SS |
| Rafael Devers – 1B | Sal Stewart – 1B |
| Matt Chapman – 3B | Eugenio Suarez – DH |
| Jung Hoo Lee – RF | Spencer Steer – LF |
| Daniel Susac – C | Rece Hinds – RF |
| Will Brennan – LF | Tyler Stephenson – C |
| Drew Gilbert – CF | Ke’Bryan Hayes – 3B |
| Tyler Mahle – RHP | Rhett Lowder – RHP |
Jackie Robinson's debut on April 15, 1947, marked the breaking of MLB's color barrier, allowing African American players to compete in the league.
The Reds vs. Giants game is scheduled to start at 6:40 PM ET.
Rhett Lowder will start for the Reds, while Tyler Mahle will take the mound for the Giants.

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