The Reds and Twins are scoreless after two innings at Ed Smith Stadium. This is the home opener for the Reds in the Grapefruit League.
No Griffey or Dunn in the lineup again. Word is that Griffey wanted to play and went to Dusty Baker, but Dusty told him to wait until Friday.
Sarasota Mayor Lu Ann Palmer played cheerleader prior to the game, asking the crowd if it wanted the Reds to move to Sarasota. She grabbed the microphone behind homeplate and began a chat of "Sarasota, Sarasota, Sarasota." She knew Reds owner Bob Castellini was sitting in the stands.
A moment of silcnce was observed for Joe Nuxhall, Bob Howsam and Chief Bender.
The best scoring chance was in the second when Jay Bruce led off with a single and Andy Phillips worked the run and hit to perfect. He sent Bruce to third. But Juan Castro hit a fly ball too shallow to get Bruce to score. And then Javier Valentin finished the inning with a tailor-made double play.
No score in the middle of the third. I'l check back in awhile.