Summary | Box Score Final 1 2 3 4 5 6 R H E Rockies 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 2 Providence Reds 2 1 2 4 3 1 13 13 1

Reds open the 2017 RIIABL season with a 13-1 6 inning victory over the Rockies. Rocco "Bartolo" Santopietro tosses 5 innings to secure the W in his first career opening day start. Edwin Rodriguez pitched the final frame. Leading the offense was Brandon Cesino with a 4-4 night scoring 3 runs. Steve Pennacchia, Jesus Fana and Ryan Pangborn also collected multiple hits on the night.