GOODYEAR, Arizona − The Cincinnati Reds downed the Los Angeles Dodgers, 8-1, on Monday at Goodyear Ballpark. Here's what you need to know from the game: Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.

Cincinnati Reds All-Star Elly De La Cruz hit home runs from both sides of the plate in his first two at-bats as the Reds opened Cactus League play.

CINCINNATI -- The Reds fell to the San Francisco Giants 5-2 in their first full-squad Spring Training game Sunday afternoon in Scottsdale. Ironically, the Reds will then host the Giants on Opening Day on March 27th.