Braves 6, Reds 5

The Reds' ninth-inning rally fell just short, as the Braves win 6-5 at Ed Smith Stadium.

The Reds scored two in the ninth and had the bases loaded with one out. But Mark Bellhorn popped to shallow center. Then Ryan Jorgensen, he of the walkoff RBI single three days ago, struck out to end the game.

Aaron Harang was not very good in his fourth start of the spring. He went five innings, allowing eight hits and four runs (three earned). He struck out nine and did not walk a batter. Kind of an odd line.

He gave up home runs to Jeff Francoeur and Kelly Johnson. Johnson's was wind-aided.

It's early but Harang has given up 28 hits and four home run in the 14 2/3 innings this spring.

Concern? "None," Jerry Narron said.

The hitting stars: David Ross had three hits and an RBI. Paul Janish had two hits and a RBI. Scott Hatteberg doubled in a run.

Brian Shackelford allowed a run in the sixth and Rheal Commier allowed another in the eighth.