Twins 5, Reds 3

It didn't stay tied long. Milton gave up three straight hits to start the bottom of the third, one of them a run-scoring single. He got a double-play ball to get out of it, but Juan Castro threw wildly to first. It's 5-3. Just got an e-mail this e-mail W. Jay: "What are the chances the Reds get rid of Milton and keep Sarloos and Belisle in the starting rotation? His spring numbers are horrible and he's a flyball pitcher in a home run hitters' park. I know his contract is huge, but if the Reds are serious about competing they need to field the best team." It's doubtful that they'd do it before the season. But I don't think Milton will last long if he struggles once the season starts. For what's it's worth, Bob Castellini is watching this outing. Milton went five inings -- he was good in the fourth and fifth -- allowing five runs (four earned) on eight hits. Overall, he's given up 23 hits and three home runs in 13 2/3 innings this spring.