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.
The Cleveland Indians mounted a ninth inning rally against young Carlos Contreras to beat the Reds 11-10 in the exhibition opener for both teams.
The Reds sent nine batters to the plate in the first inning and scored five times against Giovanni Soto.
Shin-Soo Choo showed early signs of his ability to get on base by drawing a walk to open the game. Brandon Phillips and Joey Votto singled. Ryan Ludwick walked. Zack Cozart and Ryan Hanigan doubled to get the Reds off to a great start.
Votto showed no signs of his injury, getting two singles in three at bats.
"Joey looked great actually. He ran the bases well and didn't show signs of anything," Dusty Baker said. "Joey swung the bat well too."
Tony Cingrani allowed three runs in the bottom of the first. Both teams took turns taking the lead.
Curtis Partch gave up the lead as the Indians led 7-5 after three innings.
While Clay Hensley held the fort with 2 1/3 scoreless innings the Reds came back. Miguel Olivo hit a solo home run to make it 7-6. Devin Mesoraco hit a two-run home run to put the Reds up 10-7 after five.
Pedro Villarreal allowed one run on two hits and a walk.
Carlos Contreras assumed a 10-8 lead. He pitched a scoreless eighth but walked two batters in the ninth inning, exhausting his pitch count. Drew Hayes was supposed to make his first spring appearance on Saturday but was called on to bail Contreras out of a bases loaded, one-out jam.
Mike McDade doubled into the leftfield corner to give the Indians the win.
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