Cincinnati Reds at Oakland Athletics 3/5/23

Spring training continues on Sunday as the Cincinnati Reds will take on the Oakland Athletics. The Reds are 3-4 heading into Sunday's game. Cincinnati beat Oakland 10-9 on Saturday. Spencer Steer led the Reds with 3 hits, 3 runs, and a home run in the win. While Jake Fraley had 2 hits.

Nick Lodolo will take the spot in the mound for the Cincinnati Reds. Lodolo pitched 2 innings in ihs last outing allowing no hits with 2 strikeouts and 1 walk. Lodoolo went 4-7 last season with a 3.66 ERA. Lodolo had 131 strikeouts on the season. a year ago.

The Oakland Athletics are 2-5 head into Sunday this spring training. JJ Bleday led the Athletics in the loss on Saturday with 3 hits. While Jordan Diaz and Kevin Cron each contributed 3 RBI's .Conner Capel and Cron each hit home runs in the loss as well.Paul Blackburn will take the spot on the pitchers mound for the Oakland Athletics.

Blackburn will make his debut after making the all-star game last season followed by a finger injury. Blackburn posted a 3.62 ERA last season and carried a 7-6 record. Blackburn enters this spring training fully healthy with on limitations. 

The Oakland Athletics have not put together a win since they won their first two games this spring training. The Cincinnati Reds have scored 16 runs over their last two games. Watch for Nick Lodolo to put in a few solid innings on the hill for the Reds to set the pace. Final Score Prediction, Cincinnati Reds win 7-5.