The Cincinnati Reds gave up five runs in the seventh and two more in the ninth in an 8-6 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers at Great American Ballpark. Game two of the four game set is this evening.
Elsewhere in the National League: The Pittsburgh Pirates pounded out 23 hits in an 18-5 rout of the Chicago Cubs. Game two of the series is this evening at PNC Park.
Following an off day, the St. Louis Cardinals open an Interleague series this evening at the Seattle Mariners. Also following an off day, the Atlanta Braves welcome the NL East second place Philadelphia Phillies to Sun Trust Park this evening.