Game 2: Reds walk off with a win 3-2

Ryan Jorgensen's first of the spring lifted the Reds to a 3-2 win over the Pirates -- walkoff style -- at Ed Smith Stadium.

Anderson Machado walked to leadoff the ninth. He stole second after Paul Janish failed to bunt him over. Chris Denorfia singled to score Machado. Joey Votto walked. With Jorgensen at plate, Damaso Marte threw a wild pitch. Jorgensen, a non-roster catcher, drove the next pitch up the middle for the game-winner.

Left-hander Bobby Livingston started and gave up hits to three of the first four hitters. He settled down somewhat: 3 2/3 innings, 2, runs, 8 hits (ouch!), 1 walk, 4 Ks.

Bubba Crosby left the game with a mild strain of his left calf muscle.

Side note: GM Wayne Krivsky's Duke Blue Devils were the first upset victim of the NCAA Tournament. He might hear it from Marty "Carolina Blue" Brennaman tomorrow. Provided the Heels survive the tilt with Eastern Kentucky.

Back to the Reds, Livingston thinks he's still in the race for the fifth spot.

"I hope so," he said. "I feel like I should be. . . I'm trying to make it tough on Jerry (Narron) and them."

Narron talked about having one of the candidates for the fifth spot follow Bronson Arroyo in Monday's game. Livingston's game.

"If I'm still pitching," he said, "I'm still in the fight."

Jared Burton followed Livingston and struck out Jason Bay to leave inherited runners at first and third. If I were in charge of the Reds, I'd be looking at ways to keep Burton and Brad Salmon. Young, live arms really make bullpens better.


Mark Bellhorn got the a run home with a single in the fifth. Jay Bruce, top prospect, nearly tied it, but Bay came into a make a nice catch of a sinking line drive.

Bullpen was good. Burton, Rheal Cormier, Todd Coffey, Jon Coutlangus and Kerry Ligtenberg all had scoreless outings.

Frank S. E-mailed asking for the spring TV schedule:

March 22 with the NY Yankees is on Fox Sports Net.
March 24 with the Phillies is on Fox Sports Net.
March 26 with the Rex Sox is on Fox Sports Net and ESPN.

Oddly, all are 1:05 p.m. games.