Indians 9 Reds 2

The Reds are 0-1 all-time in Goodyear Ballpark.

The Indians looked more comfortable, having been here last year.

Mike Lincoln last pitched in June, so rust was expected. He put the Reds in a hole, giving up four runs in less than two innings.

The Reds didn't score until Anderson High School grad, Joe Smith gave up two runs int eh eighth. Miguel Cairo, who is looking for a job on the Reds bench, hit a double and later scored on a sacrifice fly by Paul Janish.

Lincoln is competing with Justin Lehr and Matt Maloney for the fifth spot in the Reds rotation.

"Maloney threw the ball well," Dusty Baker said. "He got us out of trouble and pitched a clean inning."

Yonder Alonso mede two errors but otherwise the Reds played good defense.

"Alonso had a tough day but we played well defensively," Baker said. "A lot of it might have been nerves. We have work to do but that's what we're here for."