David Bell says Cincinnati Reds camp intensity is 'above and beyond' expectations

With two weeks to ramp up for the 2020 season, the Cincinnati Reds have upped their intensity in intrasquad scrimmages and live batting practice sessions.

The Reds will play two exhibition games against the Detroit Tigers on July 21 and 22, before opening the season against the Tigers on July 24 at Great American Ball Park. In a typical spring training, live BP sessions and controlled scrimmages are just a part of the process.

Now, everything in camp has a little more importance.

“The focus, the mental intensity has been above and beyond where we'd expect it right now,” Reds manager David Bell said. “We need that, we don't want to hold that back. From that standpoint, we're right on track and…