The Cincinnati Reds lost to the San Francisco Giants 5-2 in Scottsdale on Sunday. The Reds saw multiple young players knock extra-base hits in Sunday's Spring Training game. Nick Martinez also had a stellar first start of the Spring.

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona − The Cincinnati Reds' bats went quiet against the San Francisco Giants in a 5-2 loss at Scottsdale Stadium on Sunday. Nick Martinez made relatively quick work of the Giants in his Cactus League debut after Reds manager Terry Francona endorsed Martinez to join the club's rotation earlier in the day.

Cincinnati Reds All-Star Elly De La Cruz hit home runs from both sides of the plate in his first two at-bats as the Reds opened Cactus League play.

They defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-3 in game one and they blew a late lead in game two, falling to the Brewers 8-7.

The Cincinnati Reds have their first official workout of spring training in Goodyear, Arizona. Follow along for live updates.

"This is a group that knows what's at stake," Cincinnati Reds outfielder Will Benson said on the eve of the first full-squad workouts of spring.

Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Nick Martinez (28) throws live batting practice during spring training workouts, Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, at the team’s spring training facility in