Network: FSN Pittsburgh
Announcers: Greg Brown, Bob Walk
Format: DVD (3 disks)
Quality: 8.75 (Converted Directv LP/VHS Master)
Notes: Commercials edited out.

Reds beat the Pirates 8-2 as Pittsburgh opens its new ballpark and mourns the passing of legendary Willie Stargell.

Local Pittsburgh native Sean Casey takes the spotlight away from the new stadium, going 4-for-4 with 2 runs, 5 RBI, a homer and a double. Casey collects the 1st hit in the stadium with a 2-out, 1-on homer off Todd Ritchie in the 1st inning. The 2-0 lead stands until Casey adds an RBI single in the 6th. He doubles in 2 more insurance runs in the 9th.

Chris Reitsma earns his 1st MLB win, allowing 6 hits, 2 runs, 1 unearned in 6 innings.

Starting pitchers:
Reds - Reitsma
Pirates - Ritchie

Winning pitcher: Reitsma (1-0)
Losing pitcher: Ritchie (0-2)