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The Reds outlasted the Braves on Saturday, winning 8-13 in Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida. Red Hot Mama, as an uncredentialed member of the online media, has the photos to prove it.

Before the game, Ken Griffey, Jr. was seen on the field with his son, undoubtedly showing him how easy it is to be a baseball superstar.

Here we have some Jeff Keppinger, Adam Dunn, and Griffey chatting up a few Braves. Only Keppinger is doing the Hokey-Pokey.

Here’s Norris Hopper getting ready to start in center field. Man, looking at this picture, you’d think the Crack Technical Staff was actually standing on the field. Actually, we were rocking second-level seats in section 115, a relatively nice (but not professional or anything) digital camera, and some mad photographizing skills from the CTS.

Johnny Cueto, Juan Castro, and Edinson Volquez appeared on the field together, walking to the dugout. None of them would actually play that day, but they looked good.

Edwin Encarnación took the field while chatting with Billy Hatcher.

Word has it that David Ross is injured with the dreaded “day-to-day” status, which will certainly mean more playing time for Javy and probably mean three catchers on the roster. This could spell good things for Paul Bako.

Now the game is really getting going. Brandon Phillips was safe at third.

Apparently Phillips was an inspiration for picture-taking, because here he is at a later at-bat, getting congratulations from Dunn on his homer.

You can always tell where the scouts sit in the stadium. It’s right in front of the players’ wives.

And, finally, a photo of Tom Shearn. He pitched the last inning of the game allowing no runs on one hit and one walk. He also struck out one.

So, there you go. Tomorrow, pictures from Game 9: The Heat in St. Pete.