The Cincinnati Reds gave up eight runs in the fourth inning of a 9-6 loss to the San Diego Padres at Great American Ball Park. The series continues this evening.
Elsewhere in the National League: Chris Bassitt fired six scoreless innings as the New York Mets blanked the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0. It’s the first time in franchise history New York has started a season with six straight series victories. The Redbirds managed just three hits. The series wraps up this afternoon.
Max Fried allowed four hits over six innings as the Atlanta Braves edged the Chicago Cubs 3-1. The left-hander allowed only one run and struck out four to raise his record to 2-and-2. Kenley Jansen notched his fifth save for Atlanta. Game two of the series is tonight at Truist Park.