McLain made his third Cactus League appearance, all coming as the second baseman. He's led off in two of those games, including Wednesday, and could be the leadoff batter against left-handers this season. The lefty-hitting TJ Friedl is expected to lead off against righties.

The Reds overcame a three-run deficit to tie the Diamondbacks on Thursday afternoon. Ashcraft started the game with a 1-2-3 first inning, retiring the Diamondbacks' top three hitters on two groundouts and a strikeout.

Spencer Steer and TJ Friedl talk with Joe Danneman as the team gets Spring Training underway. Joe Danneman sits down with Terry Francona, Elly De La Cruz and Matt McLain as the Reds finish the ...

Today’s game against the Oakland-Sacramento Athletic A’s of Las Vegas isn’t televised anywhere, so you won’t be able to watch it anyway. The Reds will sen