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In season's first quarter, Cincinnati Reds unsatisfied with results but encouraged by play

David Hernandez struck out five of the six batters he faced during the Reds' 5-4 win over the Giants. Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati Enquirer

SAN FRANCISCO – The Reds completed their first quarter of the season and they certainly feel like they’ve played better than their record has indicated.

They have a 6-13 record in one-run games, the only team with more than nine one-run losses. They are the only team with a positive run differential and a losing record. They have the best staff ERA (3.36) in the National League, only trailing the Tampa Bay Rays (2.