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.

After very few spring training games were televised last season, the Reds will be on MLBTV at least 12 times this spring, starting with their opener on Sunday, February 22. With position battles and guys battling for rotation spots, this spring should be very entertaining to watch for Reds fans.