Cozart homers as Reds beat Mariners 5-3 in spring game
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) Zack Cozart and Jake Cave hit back-to-back home runs, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 5-3 spring win over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday.
Cozart connected for a two-run shot against Nathan Karns with two out in the third inning. Cave followed with a drive to right-center.
Seattle right fielder Nelson Cruz went 0 for 3 and is hitless in 13 Cactus League at-bats. Cruz was second in the American League last season with 44 home runs.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Anthony DeSclafani pitched four innings for Cincinnati and was charged with two runs and three hits.
Seattle left fielder Nori Aoki went 2 for 2 with a walk.