The Arizona Diamondbacks fell 13-4 to the Cincinnati Reds at Goodyear Ballpark on Sunday in spring training play. Despite Jordan Lawlar's 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI effort at the plate, the Diamondbacks could not overcome a sizable deficit. Drey Jameson worked 0.2 innings on the mound, allowing 1 earned run on 3 hits. The Reds out-hit the Diamondbacks 14-9 on the day. The Diamondbacks will look to regroup as spring training rolls on. There is still time to work through the rough patches before the regular season arrives, and the coaching staff will use today's performance as a learning opportunity.
Key Performers
Jordan Lawlar was the standout at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. The long ball provided a major boost to the offensive attack. It was the kind of day at the plate that suggests good things ahead for the Diamondbacks offense.
LuJames Groover added to the attack, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI, Ryan Waldschmidt provided support, going 3-for-3, and James McCann also contributed, going 1-for-4. Despite the individual efforts, the offense could not generate enough sustained production.
On the other side of the diamond, Ryan McCrystal led the Reds offense with a 2-for-2 with a home run and three RBI day. Tyson Lewis also contributed, going 2-for-2 with a home run and two RBI. Will Benson added a 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI effort as well. The Reds offense proved to be too much for the Diamondbacks pitching staff to contain on this particular day.
On the Mound
Drey Jameson got the start, having a rough go of it, working 0.2 innings while allowing 1 earned run on 3 hits with one strikeout. He threw 29 pitches in the outing. His outing provided the coaching staff with another data point as rotation and bullpen decisions loom.
The bullpen combined for 5.7 innings of work, allowing 9 earned runs while striking out five. The relief corps kept the game within reach after the starter departed. Managing the bullpen workload is a key priority during the spring, and every outing helps the coaching staff gauge who is ready for high-leverage situations.
Among the relievers, Shawn Dubin stood out with 2.0 innings of scoreless work. The outing gave the coaching staff confidence in his ability to contribute this season.
How It Happened
Reds got on the board first with a run in the first inning. The Diamondbacks responded with a run in the fourth. Reds countered with two runs in the fifth. The Diamondbacks struck back with a run in the sixth. Reds answered with five runs in the sixth. The Diamondbacks responded with two runs in the seventh. Reds countered with five runs in the eighth. The Reds were able to score in four separate innings, keeping the pressure on throughout the contest. Reds out-hit the Diamondbacks 14-9, with 3 errors committed between the two clubs. A crowd of 6,007 was on hand to take in the action.
Looking Ahead
The Diamondbacks will regroup and get back to work in their next outing. While the final score was not in their favor, the exhibition season is about building toward the regular season, and this game provided useful reps for a roster still taking shape. The coaching staff will review the performance and make adjustments before the next time out.