Jay Bruce hit his first home run of the spring off Angels top prospect Garrett Richards in the first inning.
He was hitting .200 coming into the game with just four singles in 20 at bats. He added a single in his second at bat.
Travis Wood cemented his spot in the Reds rotation with four solid innings. He allowed two runs on two hits but struck out five.
"He shouldn't have given up anything," Dusty Baker said. "He's throwing as well as anyone. We were a little nonchalant on a double play or they wouldn't have scored off him."
"Jay found his stroke some," Baker said.
The Reds led 3-2 until the Angels scored four runs off Jared Burton but Baker attributed the runs to bad outfield defense.
"Jared threw the ball good," Baker said. "The young boy (Ryan LaMarre) lost a couple balls in the sun."
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About Me
- Gary Schatz
- I am a freelance writer. I've covered the Cincinnati Reds, Bengals and others since 1992. I have a background in sales as well. I've sold consumer electronics, advertising and consumer package goods for companies ranging from the now defunct Circuit City to Procter&Gamble. I have worked as a stats operator for Xavier University, the University of Cincinnati, the College of Mount St. Joe and Colerain High School.
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