Javier Valentin hit a three-run homer, leading the Cincinnati Reds to an 8-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in the spring training finale for both teams Saturday. Johnny Cueto pitched four innings for the Reds, allowing five hits and three runs — two earned. He walked three and struck out seven. The Reds finished 17-15-1, their fifth straight winning spring and first under new manager Dusty Baker.
Posted: March 29th, 2008.
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