Vladimir Gutierrez earned his first career win as he led the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. In just his second start, the rookie tossed five innings of two-run ball. The Reda have won three-of-four while the Cardinals have dropped four-of-five. The teams play again tonight at Busch Stadium.
Elsewhere in the National League
Dansby Swanson homered in a four-run sixth inning as the Atlanta Braves shut down the Washington Nationals 5-1. The Braves welcome the Los Angeles Dodgers for the weekend beginning this evening.
Brandon Crawford homered and drove in four to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 7-2 win over the Chicago Cubs in San Francisco. The teams play game two tonight.