The Cincinnati Reds hit a home run in each of the first five innings in downing the Colorado Rockies 11-5. The teams meet again this afternoon at Great American Ballpark with pregame at 2:40 on News Radio 95.3 FM/1230 AM WHOP.
Elsewhere in the National League
The Chicago Cubs had a packed house for the first time in two years at Wrigley Field in downing the St. Louis Cardinals 8-5. The teams face off again this evening.
The Miami Marlins edged the Atlanta Braves 4-3. Game two of the series is this afternoon in Miami.