Mike Grenci scattered 5 hits over six innings, while striking out 10 and allowing none, leading the Reds to their first win of the spring 2017 campaign. The expansion team Rays were the opponents, and while they are new, and getting used to playing together as a team, they are younger and stronger, and are certain to improve in the near future. Their shortstop Austin Benz blasted a long home run in the 7th for their only run. But it was the Reds turn on this day, and a 7 run first effectively blew it open. The Reds took advantage of the pitcher's wildness, along with a two run double by Jeff Shebovsky, an RBI single by Dave Bagwell, and a fielding miscue to have a big inning.

On the day, Guy Robinson, Jason Bailey and Shebovsky had multiple hit days. Also, for the first time in what seems like forever, the reds played an entire game without an error. Of course, that is easier when the pitcher records 10 of the 2 outs by strikeout, which makes Mr. Grenci the star of the game! 

A good game, hopefully the first of many going forward.