Michael Brantley homers, Indians beat Reds 4-3

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GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) β€” Michael Brantley hit his first home run of the spring and the Cleveland Indians beat Cincinnati 4-3 Thursday as the Reds wrapped up camp.

Brantley had two hits, including a two-run homer off Pedro Villarreal in the seventh inning.

Cincinnati’s Mike Leake gave up a solo homer to Ryan Rohlinger that broke a tie in the fifth inning. Leake allowed seven hits and a pair of runs in six innings.

Zach McAllister went 6 1-3 innings, the longest stint for any Indians pitcher this spring. He gave up one earned run and nine hits. Jay Bruce had a sacrifice fly.

Reds regulars and coaches left in the sixth inning for a flight to Montreal, where they’ll play two exhibition games against Toronto before heading to Cincinnati for Monday’s opener against Pittsburgh.