Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell announces Luis Castillo as the Opening Day starting pitcher. Fletcher Page, fpage@enquirer..com
SURPRISE, Ariz. – Tanner Roark continued his strong spring, allowing one run in 5 u2153 innings Wednesday to lead the Reds to a 6-1 victory over the Texas Rangers at Surprise Stadium.
Minor leaguer Sherman Johnson had a pinch-hit, two-run homer into the Rangers' bullpen in right field in the eighth inning. The Reds have an 8-12-5 record.
Three observations
1. Stretching out for the start of the season, Roark allowed one run on five hits in 5 u2153 innings.