They were leading the division by a half game before a strike ended the 1994 Major League Baseball season in mid-August.
Up to that point, traditionally Opening Day was held on a Monday, with the Reds customarily hosting the first game of the afternoon.
A sparse crowd of only 32,803 braved frigid weather Sunday night April 3 to watch the Reds lose 6–4 to the St. Louis Cardinals.
The pomp and ceremony, including the traditional Findlay Market parade was held under sunny skies.
Infielders Coaches Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg.