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Francisco, Miles double early in 7-run 8th inning that lifts Reds to 10-3 win over Giants

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Juan Francisco and Aaron Miles doubled early in Cincinnati's seven-run eighth inning on Wednesday as the Reds headed to a 10-3 win over a split squad of San Francisco Giants.Drew Stubbs capped it with his fourth home run of the spring off Brandon Medders .Chris Dickerson, who is competing for playing time in both left and center, singled and stole two bases. He scored the Reds' first run of the game on the first of Joey Votto's two RBI ground outs. Dickerson is hitting .371 this spring and was on base twice.Homer Bailey pitched five solid innings, allowing just one run. Bailey will break camp in the starting rotation after starting each of the last three seasons in the minor leagues."You shouldn't have a different mindset even though you do. As long as you get the work in, everything should take care of itself," Bailey said. "I guess I have a little bit more leeway."Manager Dusty Baker said Bailey was "full of determination" during the outing."He wasn't quite as ...

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