Carmona sharp, Indians beat Reds 8-2
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Fausto Carmona had his second strong outing of spring training Wednesday night, allowing only a pair of hits over four innings of the Cleveland Indians' 8-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.
Carmona, 5-12 with a 6.32 ERA last season, allowed a run in the first inning, then settled in and threw three scoreless innings.
Mark Grudzielanek hit a two-run double as the Indians knocked right-hander Bronson Arroyo out of the game with a four-run fourth inning. Arroyo allowed five runs on eight hits and a walk.
Micah Owings pitched three hitless innings, keeping himself in the competition for a spot in Cincinnati's rotation.
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CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cavaliers clinched their second straight outright Central Division championship Wednesday night — and Mo Williams went home disappointed.
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