The Cincinnati Reds kicked off their Spring Training schedule with a 5-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants, a matchup that foreshadows their Opening Day clash on March 27. Despite the defeat, Santiago Espinal's smart base running on a balk and Noelvi Marte's sacrifice fly highlighted moments of potential from the Reds' lineup. Marte's fly brought in a run after Rece Hinds' impressive triple, showcasing his ongoing bid for a roster spot after a promising debut last season.

Cam Collier, another prospect aiming for the Opening Day roster, made an impression with a double in his first at-bat, suggesting he could play a significant role this spring. Nick Martinez impressed on the mound, throwing two scoreless innings and striking out three. The Reds are set to face the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers next, with Carson Spiers slated to start.