The San Francisco Giants edged the Cincinnati Reds in a high scoring game 12-11 in 11 innings Friday night at Great American Ballpark. At one time, the Reds had an 8-0 lead in the game. Cincinnati top prospect Nick Senzel played in his first game and had his first hit in the ninth inning. The teams play again Saturday evening with pregame at 5:40 on News Radio 95.3 FM/1230 AM WHOP.
Elsewhere in the National League: Kyle Hendricks needed just 81 pitches for a four-hitter, Anthony Rizzo homered for his third straight game and the Chicago Cubs beat the NL Central-leading St. Louis Cardinals 4-0 on Friday. The teams play again Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field.
Freddie Freeman and Brian McCann each homered to help the Atlanta Braves down the Miami Marlins 7-2 Friday night. The teams play Saturday afternoon in Miami.