In the Cactus League opener, Cincinnati Reds defeat Cleveland Guardians 4-0.

In the Reds’ Cactus League opening on Saturday afternoon, they defeated the Guardians 4-0.

Today, Carson Spiers received the start and went well in his two innings of work. He gave up three hits and four strikeouts while not allowing any walks.

Against a 3-2 count, Elly De La Cruz singled in his first at-bat. From then on, the Reds controlled the game.

Cincinnati took the lead in the fourth inning thanks to a home run by Will Benson.

The Reds scored another home run when Tyler Callihan smashed a baseball high over the fence. Callihan has a lot of people high expectations for him, and on Saturday he showed promise.

Edwin Arroyo had a huge day for the Reds as well, using his strong energy to make a fantastic play and throw. Arroyo is one of the Reds’ best prospects right now, and he might play a significant part for the team shortly.

Another Reds pitcher who put up a strong showing was Brett Kennedy, who went two innings, gave up two hits, and ended with three strikeouts.

The Reds’ Fernando Cruz pitched one inning and gave up one hit in earning the win.

On Sunday in Goodyear, Hunter Greene will get his first start of the spring. The first pitch is slated to begin at 3:05 PM ET.