Reds pitcher Sonny Gray talks about his spring debut against the Padres and his butterflies before the start. Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati Enquirer
PEORIA, Ariz. – San Diego Padres designated hitter Francisco Mejia crushed a grand slam in the seventh inning against Reds pitcher Jesús Reyes, handing the Reds a 6-2 loss at the Peoria Sports Complex.
It was the Reds’ third consecutive loss, dropping their record to 4-9-2. Kyle Farmer hit an RBI triple in the second inning and Nick Senzel added a sacrifice fly in the fourth.
Injury report
Alex Wood’s back tightened up after he threw two innings in a simulated game Friday.