Opening Day in Cincinnati is just a few days away and grounds crews are putting the finishing touches on the field.Great American Ball Park was busy on Tuesday as crews prepared the playing field for Thursday’s game between the Boston Red Sox and the Cincinnati Reds.Crews painted the field on Tuesday, hung banners around the ballpark and tested out the video scoreboard.The gates will open at 2:10 p.m., with pregame ceremonies set to include Reds Hall of Famers Bronson Arroyo and Dave Concepcion. Arroyo will throw out a ceremonial first pitch and Concepcion will be the game’s honorary captain.Olympic Gold Medalist Connor Curran will deliver the official game ball.First pitch on Thursday is scheduled for 4:10 p.m.

CINCINNATI —

Opening Day in Cincinnati is just a few days away and grounds crews are putting the finishing touches on the field.

Great American Ball Park was busy on Tuesday as crews prepared the playing field for Thursday’s game between the Boston Red Sox and the Cincinnati Reds.

Crews painted the field on Tuesday, hung banners around the ballpark and tested out the video scoreboard.

The gates will open at 2:10 p.m., with pregame ceremonies set to include Reds Hall of Famers Bronson Arroyo and Dave Concepcion. Arroyo will throw out a ceremonial first pitch and Concepcion will be the game’s honorary captain.

Olympic Gold Medalist Connor Curran will deliver the official game ball.

First pitch on Thursday is scheduled for 4:10 p.m.