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Carrasco's strong start leads Indians over Reds

GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The final Battle of Ohio of the spring was won by the Indians over the Reds, 3-1, on Thursday at Goodyear Ballpark behind 6 2/3 innings of five-hit, one-run ball from Cleveland starter Carlos Carrasco.

Both teams broke camp after the game for their final exhibition contests before opening the season on Monday. The Reds head to Indianapolis to play the Pirates and the Indians to Arlington, Texas, to face the Rangers.

The Reds started left-hander Cody Reed, the organization's No. 3 prospect according to MLBPipeline.com. He went 4 1/3 innings, allowing two unearned runs on three hits with four walks, six strikeouts and a wild pitch.