Claim: In the 2012 Cincinnati Reds season—the 123rd season for the franchise in Major League Baseball wherein their final score was 97-65—the opening day starting lineup consisted of Johnny Cueto as the starting pitcher, Ryan Hanigan as the catcher, Zack Cozart as shortstop while Joey Votto, Brandon Phillips, and Scott Rolen were basemen and Ryan Ludwick, Drew Stubbs, and Jay Bruce were fielders.
Evidence: The 2012 Cincinnati Reds season was the 123rd season for the franchise in Major League Baseball, and their tenth at Great American Ball Park. 97–65 (.599) Opening Day Starting Lineup Johnny Cueto Starting Pitcher Ryan Hanigan Catcher Zack Cozart Shortstop Joey Votto First Baseman Second Baseman Brandon Phillips Scott Rolen Third Baseman Ryan Ludwick Left Fielder Center Fielder Drew Stubbs Jay Bruce Right Fielder 
Starting Pitcher Johnny Cueto Joey Votto Ryan Hanigan Catcher First Baseman Second Baseman Brandon Phillips Scott Rolen Third Baseman Jay Bruce Right Fielder Center Fielder Drew Stubbs Ryan Ludwick Left Fielder Shortstop Zack Cozart Their final record was 97-65 and they subsequently lost in five games to the San Francisco Giants in the Division Series. The 2012 Cincinnati Reds season was the 123rd season for the franchise in Major League Baseball, and their tenth at Great American Ball Park.