TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) -- Cincinnati right-hander Jason Marquis continued his strong comeback with six good innings in the Reds' 8-6 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.
Marquis, 121-114 in 14 big-league seasons, is competing for a spot in the rotation after missing all of 2014 following Tommy John Surgery on his right elbow. In his sixth spring start, he worked six innings and allowed seven hits and three runs with two walks and three strikeouts.
Andrew Heaney, acquired from the Dodgers in the Howie Kendrick trade, struggled again in his fifth start for the Angels. He allowed eight hits and six runs with five strikeouts over five innings. The left-hander, who has a 9.00 ERA this spring, is expected to be sent to the minors after manager Mike Scioscia announced he would go with a four-man starting rotation to start the season.
C. J. Cron hit his fourth spring homer, a two-run shot off Marquis in the third inning. Cron figures to see more action as the Angels' designated hitter this season with Josh Hamilton's status uncertain.
Chris Dominguez hit his third spring homer off Heaney and had four hits. Irving Falu had three hits for the Reds.
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