Reds and Indians Meet on St. Patrick's Day

The co-tenants at Goodyear Ballpark meet fourth the fourth time this spring on a sunny afternoon.

The game is televised in both Cleveland and Cincinnati.

The Reds are the home team today.  Shin-Soo Choo will not play against his former teammates.  He is getting treatment for back spasms.

The pitching duel is set up between the Indians opening day starter, Justin Masterson and Cincinnati's Mat Latos.

Latos is expected to pitch five innings to be followed by Pedro Villarreal, Jonathan Broxton and Wilkin De La Rosa.

The Reds lineup is:

Derrick Robinson CF
Zack Cozart SS
Joey Votto 1B
Xavier Paul LF
Jay Bruce RF
Todd Frazier 3B
Jason Donald 2B
Devin Mesoraco C
Mat Latos P

The Indians will use the designated hitter in their lineup that includes:

Michael Bourn CF
Drew Stubbs RF
Michael Brantley LF
Cord Phelps 3B
Mat Carson DH
Chris McGuiness 1B
Juan Diaz SS
Luis Hernandez 2B
Brian Jerolomon C
Justin Masterson P

Brandon Phillips has returned to Goodyear from the World Baseball Classic.  Manager Dusty Baker told him not to come in today and just take a day off.