Reds, Cardinals and Braves lose Thursday while Cubs win

The Los Angeles Dodgers used a six run 8th inning to down the Cincinnati Reds 9-3 in their home opener at Dodger Stadium last night. The teams play again this evening with pregame at 8:40 on News Radio 95.3 FM/1230 AM WHOP.

Elsewhere in the National League

The Milwaukee Brewers downed the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 Thursday. Game two is tonight in Milwaukee.

The Chicago Cubs topped the Colorado Rockies 5-2 in Denver. Game two is this evening at Coors Field.

The Atlanta Braves were blasted 12-1 by the San Diego Padres. Game two is tonight at Petco Park.