Top 9th: NYY 11-13 CIN
To close out the game, the Reds brought in pitcher Jordan Smith who struck out Kevin Russo to begin the inning. Shelley Duncan popped out for the second one and Todd Linden grounded out to end the game. Final score, Yankees 11, Reds 13.
Bot 8th: NYY 11-13 CIN
Possible heir to the Rivera-throne, Mark Melancon takes over for the Yankees and struck out Stubbs to start off the inning. After a foul pop was barely missed, Chris Valaika hit a triple on a missed played ball by the right fielder and the next batter drew a walk, setting up a possible double-play. The Reds scored another run on a passed ball by catcher Jesus Montero, who was taken out with a possible groin injury. T.J. Pilittere took over for Montero behind the plate.The next batter reached base on an error by Kevin Barker. Then the next batter flew out for the second out and Juan Francisco struck out to send the game to the ninth.
Top 8th: NYY 11-12 CIN
James Avery became the new pitcher for the Reds, as Eduardo Nunez popped out to the second basemen for the first out and Juan Miranda struck out for the second one. Justin Leone almost broke the 1-2-3 inning but was robbed by a nice play by the third basemen to rob him of a hit.
Bot 7th: NYY 11-12
Christian Garcia takes over for the Yankees and got Kevin Barker to groundout for the first out. Luis Boulevare then got a single up the middle followed by Wilkin Castillo who reached on an error by Kevin Russo, Boulevare went to 3rd on the play. The Reds loaded the bases on a Juan Francisco single and Craig Tatum promptly unloaded them with a grand slam, the 8th HR of the game. Luckily Nix struck out and got the next batter to ground out to end the inning.
Top 7th: NYY 11-8 CIN
Shelley Duncan lead off the inning with a walk against new Red's pitcher, Ben Jukich. Todd Linden flew out and then Doug Bernier popped out in the infield, 2 outs. In his first at-bat, Jesus Montero hit a single through the left side and Austin Jackson struck out to end the inning.
Bot 6th: NYY 11-8 CIN
Brian Bruney took over on the mound for the Yanks and Yankees 2nd best prospect, Jesus Montero takes over behind the plate. Lance Nix greeted Bruney rudely with yet another home run, the 7th of the day. Robinson Cano made a nice catch, roaming into CF to catch a pop up for the first out. Drew Stubbs struck out for the second one and Bruney got a groundout to end the inning.
Top 6th: NYY 11-7 CIN
Some changes for the Reds, Francisco Cordero takes over on the mound and there's too many others to count. Cody Ransom picks up a bloop single to start off the inning and moved to third on a double to left field by Kevin Cash. Yankees top prospect, Austin Jackson took over for Brett Gardner, and brought home Ransom on an RBI-groundout. Kevin Cash moved to third on the play. Edwardo Nunez pinch-hit for Derek Jeter (who is now going to the WBC), and got a lucky bounce base hit that barely cleared the head of the drawn in third basemen, driving in Cash. On the first pitch to Juan Miranda, Edwardo Nunez promptly stole second base, but Juan Miranda struck out for the 2nd out. Justin Leone followed up the hit parade with an RBI-single driving in Eduardo Nunez and then stole 2nd base uncontestedly on the first pitch to Kevin Russo. But Russo struck out to end the inning.
Bot 5th: NYY 8-7 CIN
A couple of changes for the Yankees: Damaso Marte takes over on the mound, Kevin Russo stays in the game and plays second, Miranda stays at first, Leone plays third, and Shelley Duncan takes over in right. Joey Votto lead off the inning with a long home run, the 5th of this game. Phillips grounded out to Jeter for the first out and Chris Dickerson blasted out his second homer of the game. Marte struck out Keppinger for the second out and Craig Tatum, taking over for Alonso, also K'ed.
Top 5th: NYY 8-5 CIN
Arthur Rhodes took over for the Reds, facing the top of the order in Brett Gardner who reached base on an infield pop-up that was taken by the wind. However, Gardner got greedy and tried to take another base but was tagged out. Jeter followed up with yet another base hit up the middle, he's now 3-for-3. Tex also notched a single, but was removed for the pinch-runner, Juan Miranda. Then, A-Rod notched his second RBI-double of the day, scoring Derek Jeter and moving Juan Miranda to 3rd. Alex was taken out for pinch-runner Justin Leone, signalling an end to his Spring with the Yankees as he's leaving for the WBC. Robinson Cano recorded the Yankees 5th straight hit with an RBI-double that scored Jeter and Leone. Cano, like A-Rod, finished with the Yankees when he was taken out for Kevin Russo. Nady moved Russo over to 3rd with a groundout and John Rodriguez flew out to left field to end the 3-run inning.
Bot 4th: NYY 5-5 CIN
Norris Hopper started off the inning with a lead-off walk, moving to second on a Ryan Hanigan groundout to pitcher, J.B. Cox. Hopper then scored on a base hit by Darnell McDonald, who was caught while taking too much of a lead off second. Cox ended the inning with a punch out of Adam Rosales.
Top 4th: NYY 5-4 CIN
David Weathers, taking over for Harang, was quickly greeted by a Robinson Cano home run to right center field. The blast was Cano's first of the spring and bounced off the scoreboard on a 2-2 pitch for a home run. Weathers retired Xavier Nady on a punch-out but non-roster invitee, John Rodriguez somehow hit a home run to dead center field. I say somehow because he hit the ball on the label, Weathers was actually smiling after the ball cleared the fence. Cody Ransom was then retired on an easy groundout but Kevin Cash kept the inning going with a base hit up the middle but was caught stealing second to end the inning.
Bot 3rd: NYY 3-4 CIN
Adam Rosales grounded out to start the inning, but then Joey Votto notched a single and stole second base while Brandon Phillips drew the walk. However, when the Reds attempted a double-steal, Votto was hung out to dry as Kevin Cash got him easily. Chris Dickerson drove in Brandon Phillips with a base hit and picked up his 3rd RBI of the day. Jeff Keppinger then struck Jonathan Ablaladejo with a line drive, removing him from the ball game. J.B. Cox took over for Ablaladejo, getting Yonder Alonso to ground out to Robinson Cano to end the inning.
Top 3rd: NYY 3-3 CIN
What just happened??? Brett Gardner hit yet another home run! He called his first HR this Spring "possibly the only one he'll hit this year." Well he did it again today as he pulled a low curve down the right field line, over the wall for a home run. Jeter followed it up with another base hit but was then erased when Mark Teixiera grounded into a double play. Alex Rodriguez, followed by another mix of cheers and boos, flew out to right field to end the inning.
Bot 2nd: NYY 2-3 CIN
After replacing starter Alfredo Aceves, Jonathan Ablaladejo came in and gave up a leadoff double to Yonder Alonso. However, he then stranded him at second by picking up a groundout, strikeout, and another groundout.
Top 2nd: NYY 2-3 CIN
The bottom of the Yankees order (John Rodriguez, Cody Ransom, Kevin Cash) went 1-2-3.
Bot 1st: NYY 2-3 CIN
Adam Rosales drew a 1-out walk, then promptly stole second and moved to third on a Joey Votto groundout. Then Brandon Phillips blasted an RBI double which was followed up by a towering HR off the bat of Chris Dickerson.
Top 1st: NYY 2-0 CIN
After a 1-out single by Derek Jeter, Mark Teixiera moved him to third with a base hit up the middle. Then, on a Alex Rodriguez double, Jeter scored and Teixeira went to third. The Yankees then went up 2-0 when Robinson Cano notched an RBI single and Mark Teixiera scored. However, the inning ended when Xavier Nady bounced into a 6-4-3 double play.
Today's Starting Lineups:
Yankees:
1. Brett Gardner CF
2. Derek Jeter SS
3. Mark Teixiera 1B
4. Alex Rodriguez 3B
5. Robinson Cano 2B
6. Xavier Nady RF
7. John Rodriguez LF
8. Cody Ransom DH
9. Kevin Cash C
P: Alfredo Aceves RHP
Reds:
1. Darnell McDonald CF
2. Adam Rosales SS
3. Joey Votto 1B
4. Brandon Phillips 2B
5. Chris Dickerson RF
6. Jeff Keppinger 3B
7. Yonder Alonso DH
8. Norris Hopper LF
9. Ryan Hanigan C
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