The Cincinnati Reds scored five in their half of the first inning to cruise past the San Francisco Giants 12-4 at Great American Ball Park. Rookie Nick Senzel homered twice for the Reds, who embark on a six game Bay Area road trip tonight as they take on the Athletics in Oakland. Coverage begins at 8:35 on News Radio 95.3 FM/1230 AM WHOP.
Elsewhere in the National League: The St. Louis Cardinals blanked the Philadelphia Phillies 6-0 at Busch Stadium. Yadier Molina, Matt Carpenter and Paul DeJong all homered as St. Louis snapped a four-game skid. Game two of the series is tonight.
The Miami Marlins scored three runs in the ninth and held on to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-5 at Wrigley Field. Game two of the series is tonight.
The Atlanta Braves fell 5-3 to the Dodgers in Los Angeles. Game two of the series is tonight at Dodger Stadium.