Derek Dietrich hit a three-run pinch homer in the seventh inning to lift the Cincinnati Reds to a 5-3 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Opening Day at Great American Ball Park. José Peraza also hit a solo blast in the four-run seventh. Yasiel Puig went 0-for-4, struck out twice and stranded three runners in his Cincinnati debut.
The teams are off today with game two tomorrow afternoon. Pregame coverage begins at 12:40 on News Radio 95.3 FM/1230 AM WHOP.
In other Opening Day National League action
Milwaukee Brewers 5, St. Louis Cardinals 4
Philadelphia Phillies 10, Atlanta Braves 4
Interleague
Chicago Cubs 12, Texas Rangers 4