Tampa Bay Rays at Cincinnati Reds

Sarasota, Florida: The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cincinnati Reds 3-1 in spring training action at Ed Smith Stadium on Saturday.

The Rays took the lead in the first inning. Jason Bartlett was hit by a pitch to lead off the game. Carl Crawford then singled to right moving Bartlett to second. But Bartlett was lost from the bases after he was doubled off second on a line drive by Evan Longoria. Crawford then moved into scoring position after stealing second. Carlos Pena drove home Crawford with an RBI double to right. Pena later scored on a double by Pat Burrell, giving the Rays a 2-0 lead.

Cincinnati reached the scoreboard in the second inning. Craig Tatum got things going with a single to left. Paul Janish later drove him home with an RBI triple to right, cutting the lead in half 2-1.

Tampa Bay added an insurance run in the fourth inning. Willy Aybar went deep with a solo home run to give the Rays the 3-1 margin of victory.

Scott Kazmir earned his first win of the spring and Wade Davis collected the save. Bronson Arroyo was the losing pitcher for Cincinnati.

For more pictures from the game, visit my Rays/Reds game gallery.

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