Livingston's first outing

Bobby Livingston pitched well enough in spring training in win the fifth starter spot. But he didn't dazzle in his debut for Louisville -- 5 1/3 IP, 9 hits, 4 runs, 1 walk, 3 strikeouts. We'll see how that compares to what Eric Milton does Sunday. It's understandable if Livingston wasn't on top of his game. Getting sent out was a major letdown.

The Bats won 5-4 in 10. Gary Majewski got two outs. He also gave up two hits and a walk but did not allow a run.

The pitching star for the Reds' minor leaguers on opening night was Carlos Fisher. The 25-year-old right-hander threw seven innings of the shutout, three-hit ball in Sarasota's 3-2 win over Fort Myers. Imagine that, an A ball pitcher going seven in the first game.