The Cincinnati Reds are playing two games today and doing so in two different states. At 3:05pm ET they will play in Goodyear and host the Kansas City Royals. At 4:05pm ET the will be in Las Vegas and play as the visiting team as they take on the Oakland Athletics. The early game is only on the radio and the later game is only on television.
Royals (7-1) vs Reds (2-3-1)
Royals |
Reds |
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| 1 | MJ Melendez | DH | Kevin Newman | DH |
| 2 | Salvador Perez | C | Wil Myers | 1B |
| 3 | Nick Pratto | 1B | Chad Pinder | RF |
| 4 | Matt Duffy | 3B | Curt Casali | C |
| 5 | Johan Camargo | SS | Jason Vosler | 3B |
| 6 | Kyle Isbel | CF | Elly De La Cruz | SS |
| 7 | Tyler Tolbert | LF | Nick Solak | LF |
| 8 | John Rave | RF | Alejo Lopez | 2B |
| 9 | Clay Dungan | 2B | Henry Ramos | CF |
| 10 | Jonathan Heasley | RHP | Connor Overton | RHP |
Reserve players on today’s Reds roster:
| Pitchers | Infielders |
| Silvino Bracho | Noelvi Marte |
| Levi Stoudt | Edwin Arroyo |
| Alexis Diaz | Tyler Callihan |
| Lucas Sims | Nick Northcut |
| Donovan Benoit | Jose Torres |
| Evan Kravetz | Michel Triana |
| Mac Sceroler | Outfielders |
| Jake Wong | Austin Hendrick |
| Catchers | TJ Hopkins |
| Chuckie Robinson | Brian Rey |
| Hayden Jones |
Where to watch/listen/follow the game
There will be no televised broadcast of THIS game. If you would like to follow along on the radio you can tune in on 700 WLW.
Reds (2-3-1) vs Athletics (2-4-1)
Reds |
Athletics |
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| 1 | Jake Fraley | RF | Nick Allen | SS |
| 2 | Jonathan India | 2B | Conner Capel | RF |
| 3 | Tyler Stephenson | DH | Shea Langeliers | C |
| 4 | TJ Friedl | CF | Seth Brown | LF |
| 5 | Luke Maile | C | Jesus Aguilar | 1B |
| 6 | Spencer Steer | 3B | JJ Bleday | CF |
| 7 | Jose Barrero | SS | Jonah Bride | 3B |
| 8 | Christian Encarnacion-Strand | 1B | Jordan Diaz | 2B |
| 9 | Stuart Fairchild | LF | Cristian Pache | DH |
| 10 | Hunter Greene | RHP | Drew Rucinski | RHP |
Reserve players on today’s Reds roster:
Where to watch/listen/follow the game
THIS game will be available to watch on Bally Sports Ohio. There is no radio broadcast for this game.
Reds links and news
Justin Dunn to miss several months
In what has to feel like a never ending saga for Justin Dunn, his visit to a specialist in New York came with some good and some bad news. The good news is that his shoulder injury that’s plagued him for more than a year and a half still does not require surgery. The bad news is that he’s got to shut things down for several months to rest the injury. It’s possible he could return to pitch this year if things go as hoped.
“I can hit a little bit”
Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer wrote about prospect Christian Encarnacion-Strand, who enters the day hitting .625 through the first five games he’s played this spring. It’s got some interesting parts in there, about how he wound up at Yavapai Junior College and how that was more beneficial in his mind than going to a D-1 school, how working with Matt Holliday and Robin Ventura helped him hit for more power, and a few other interesting notes.
Bell should be plucking the daisies for the last two rotation spots: Overton and Weaver have been hit like piñatas and Dunn is out with no certain timetable. Perhaps Williamson and Cessa are the last hopes.
Overton isn’t looking particularly good so far this spring. Given his age, one might get to wondering if last year’s performance was the anomaly.
It was the anomaly. He had a low ERA with 11 walks and 14 strikeouts in 33 innings. He allowed 1 home run despite being a fly ball pitcher.
Any news on Benson? He’s not listed in any of two games.
Ramos continues to mash
I repeat, Ramos continues to mash! First a double and now a rbi single
Hitting .583 now
Ramos looking really good to me despite some of our posters negativity about him for being in the minor leagues a long time. His game looks real clean and fundamental. Got some speed. They probably didn’t notice he hit .371 for Reno AAA with 16 doubles and 12 HRs in 75 games. HIs lifetime in minors hitting .282 and slugging .431. We got quite a find in Henry Ramos! We could be selling him later this year!
Just saw video of Elly’s triple. He can fly.
What’s going on with Benson? Is he injured?
Greenie’s off to another rough start today. Starting to lean toward Lodolo for opening day
Steer, Barrero, and CES deliver. At this point, I’d rather see CES on the opening day roster than Pinder or Newman.
Are you kidding? David Bell is the manager. Pinder and Newman are his kind of guys: “Veterans” whose best days are long gone and put up low-90’s OPS+.
In other words, Kyle Farmer clones. Bell is in heaven now that he has TWO of ’em to pick from.
Sadly, I tend to agree with you. Which game is Bell at today?
You forgot Reynolds.
The Bell trifecta.
There is definitely truth in what you say cij3 but low 90’s ops from a player this year would be a tremendous improvement over most of our 2022 hitters ops.
Fun group of subs entering the game vs the royals now
I wonder if Stoudt and CES are playing themselves into the 26-man sooner than June? Thought Stoudt would be the 2nd or 3rd pitcher called up if injuries and bullpen use demanded it, but he may be ahead of that. Pitching really seems to be sorting itself out, good and bad.
Thought CES needed another 150-200 ABs in AAA – maybe just another 100.
Edwin Arroyo with a single in his 1st spring training AB
Not meant to be a reply. Sorry
“Thought CES needed another 150-200 ABs in AAA – maybe just another 100.”
If he keeps on hitting like this you might change your mind to 50 ABs then maybe to, “Okay. He’s ready right now”. 🙂
Would hate to CES make opening day roster and sit instead of tearing it up in Louisville every day for a few months.
Rough outing for Sims.
Yep, pitching overall this ST isn’t looking great. It’s early but getting late quickly
The Reds have only played 5 of their scheduled 31 ST games.
I’d say wait until they’ve played at least 10 before you start drawing any conclusions about anything. And even then, wait another 10 to confirm your conclusions.
Good lord Jose Barrero!
Like they said on tv please hit .240! Lol
India to barrero to ces
Get used to that
The potential for another Tinker to Evers to Chance.
Steer 3-3 and bomb
This team has some young talent
Am I mistaken or has McLain now got on base 8 of his 10 plate appearances in spring?
Enjoying this team so far this spring. Pitching needs to pick it up but the young kids are playing well. Play The Kids. If CES keeps looking good then bring him to GABP. Play 1st or DH.
I give the GM (and scouts) credit for these infield prospects. Great job! I really enjoy watching them play.
CES is a very interesting player. He might end up being a star. Time will tell. He will be a starter, but not while Votto is still here.
Wonder if he can play LF.
I agree with JB. DH is a possibility for CES.