MESA, Ariz. -- Tim Adleman threw three hitless innings, Patrick Kivlehan hit his first spring home run, and the Reds took advantage of miscues by the Cubs to post an 8-4 victory on Friday in front of 15,037 at Sloan Park. Three Reds batters were hit by pitches with the bases loaded in a five-run third inning.
Adleman, who was 4-4 in 13 starts last season with the Reds and is a candidate for their 2017 rotation, walked one and struck out two.
"It was a lot better today, the command overall," said Adleman, who did not fare well in his debut vs.