2:41 p.m. AKST, March 8, 2011
SURPRISE, Ariz.—
Dontrelle Willis pitched two perfect innings, Drew Stubbs hit a three-run homer and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Kansas City Royals 5-2 on Tuesday.
   
Willis, who is trying to earn a spot in the Reds bullpen, struck
out three. The big left-hander also recorded two assists on
comebackers and covered first to retire Irving Falu on a bunt.
   
Stubbs connected in the fourth after rookie left-hander Danny
Duffy walked Chris Valaika and Ryan Hanigan.
   
Billy Butler hit a two-run homer in the second for Kansas City.