The Cincinnati Reds came into Goodyear, Arizona looking to make a statement early in the Spring Training season. It took them until the bottom of the eight to make the statement, and when they did it was heard loud and clear. If you were looking for fireworks, this game did not disappoint.
The Oakland A’s wasted no time jumping out to a 2-0 lead early in the 1st inning as Brent Rooker doubled on a line drive to center field scoring Conner Capel. Dermis Garcia would get in on the action singling on a line drive to right field scoring Brent Rooker.