New Twins record hits in loss to Reds

03/03/2006
Twins at the plate: It was a struggle offensively for Minnesota, as none of the starters recorded more than a single. Two of the new Twins did record their first hits though, as Luis Castillo singled in the first and Rondell White singled later in the inning. Ruben Sierra made his Twins debut as White's DH replacement and was 1-for-1 with an RBI and a walk.
Reds at the plate: Edwin Encarnacion blasted a two-run homer off Brad Radke in the first. Encarnacion finished the game 3-for-4 with another long bomb to left and a double. Tuffy Rhodes went 2-for-3 with a run scored.
Twins on the mound: Radke made his first appearance of the spring, giving up three runs, all earned, on three hits. Radke also hit a batter. Glen Perkins followed Radke and threw two shutout innings while striking out three. J.D. Durbin struggled in his first outing of the year, giving up five runs in the seventh.
Reds on the mound: Starter Michael Gosling threw three shutout innings, giving up only three hits and striking out one. Jason Standridge pitched one shutout inning, allowing only one walk.
Grapefruit League records: Twins, 1-1; Reds, 1-1.

Source: http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/