Three runs in the ninth carry the Reds to a victory over the Yanks today in Grapefruit League action. A Bobby Estallela double plated Edwin Encarnacion for the go-ahead run.
Felipe Lopez had three hits, including a doublt, and started at SS. Unfortunately for those who hope to see Lopez starting full-time at SS this season, Rich Aurilia had a couple of knocks as DH. Kearns (two doubles), Estalella, and Encarnacion each had multi-hit games, too.
Ramon Ortiz and Ricky Stone each got roughed up, but the rest of the staff held the Yankees in check. Of note: Graves and Mercker pitched scoreless innings, and Todd Coffey got the save with a shutout inning.
Split-squad games against Pittsburgh tomorrow.
Did anyone read the AP report on the game? Is this guy a Yankees beat writer or what? Reading it, i almost forgot who the freakin’ Yankees were playing.
I’m happy to see Coffey have a quality outing.
Yep, I read the AP report. That’s why I chose to link the MLB.com game recap. There was almost no Reds content in the AP story, but I guess that’s not surprising.
Agree re: Coffey. I don’t know why, but I find myself really rooting for this young man.