Stubbs Leads Reds Over Mariners 6-2

Drew Stubbs had three hits, including an inside-the-park home run to lead the Reds four home run attack.

Stubbs was struggling with a 2-for-20 spring until Tuesday. Since, he is 6-for-9 with two doubles, a triple and the inside-the-park home run.

"He's turning it up," Baker said. "It's time to get ready. That's what you want to do."

Scott Rolen, Laynce Nix and Chris Heisey hit home runs off Jason Vargas, who had not allowed a run in 8 2/3 innings this spring.

Joey Votto hits some shots that were turned into outs. He knocked Mariners starter, Doug Fister, out with a line drive off the pitcher's right forearm. He also hit a line drive to center but fielder made a sliding catch.

"Joey hit the ball hard tonight," Baker said. "When he's going good he hits the ball hard up the middle."

Aaron Harang is right on target for opening day.

He threw 80 pitches. His nex start he will throw 90, then 100.

"I'm ahead of where I've been the past springs," Harang said.

Bad Boy Milton Bradley was ejected by home plate umpire Jon Merry for throwing his bat after a called third strike. It was the second time in as many games that the beligerant Bradley has been tossed.