Yankees-Reds 1:05 (3/10)

The Yankees travel to Sarasota today to take on the Cincinnati Reds. Mike Mussina will get the start against lefthander Phil Dumatrait.

Notes - Jason Giambi hit out of the batting cage for the first time since injuring his calf muscle. He's expected to return to the lineup on Saturday. Happy Birthday #29 to non-roster invitee, Ben Davis.


Recap

The Reds topped the Yankees 5-4, in the bottom of 9th, as right fielder Rudy Guillen misplay of a Chris Denorfia single allowed the winning run to score.

Start Mike Mussina pitched hitless ball for 3 innings before giving up 2 runs in the 4th. Mussina was not impressed with his first 3 innings, however, as he wasn't able to locate the ball where he wanted.

The Yankee lineup featured no regulars, with Miguel Cairo and Kelly Stinnett the only major league experienced players seeing action. Felix Escalona had two hits, including a solo home run, and Guillen knocked in a pair of runs in the 8th to tie the game at three.

After Mussina departed, J.B. Cox retired all three batters he faced. Phil Hughes allowed a run on three hits, while walking one and striking out a pair in 2 innings of work. Scott Erickson went the final inning and a third, and was saddled with the loss.