Cincinnati Reds vs. Athletics Lineups and Scheduled Pitchers

The Cincinnati Reds are headed to Mesa to take on the Athletics for some Friday afternoon baseball. Coming into this one, the Reds are 3-2 and the A's are 4-1, which is great news for both clubs, as each is looking to take that next step in their competitive cycle.

The Athletics secured a big comeback win against the San Diego Padres on Thursday, with Darell Hernaiz swatting a bases clearing triple that ended up being the difference in the game.

The A's will be sending big trade acquisition Jeffrey Springs to the mound for his second start of camp, and he'll be followed by a pretty tough collection of pitchers. They'll start with All-Star closer Mason Miller, then head to lefty T.J. McFarland, prospect Jack Perkins, hard thrower Michel Otañez, and wrap up with Grant Holman and Gunnar Hoglund.

The Reds scheduled pitchers include Hunter Greene starting things off. He gave up two runs on four hits and a walk in his first outing of spring, striking out three in the process. Following Greene will be LHP Brent Suter, RHP Tony Santillan, RHP Emilio Pagán, RHP José Acuña, and RHP Connor Phillips.

The A's lineup is comprised mostly of guys that will be on the Opening Day roster, with a number of projected starters as well. Zack Gelof is getting his first game action at second base of the spring. Both Miguel Andujar and Seth Brown are in the lineup, too, while they are expected to form a platoon in left field during the regular season.