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Reynolds homers off Norris, Cardinals beat Orioles

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March 12th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Mark Reynolds hit his first home run of the spring, connecting off Bud Norris as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-2 Thursday. Reynolds, who signed a one-year, $2 million free agent contract in the offseason, hit a three-run homer in the third inning.

Tony Cruz doubled and singled for St. Louis, making him 5 for 8 in exhibition play. Cardinals starter Jaime Garcia gave up one run and two hits in four innings.