MILWAUKEE – Nick Lodolo had one of the best starts of his rookie season, but it sure was a lot more comfortable to pitch after he watched his offense in the top of the first inning.
TJ Friedl homered on the third pitch of the game. Jonathan India tripled on the fifth pitch. By the time Milwaukee Brewers starter Jason Alexander threw his 11th pitch, the Reds had a three-run lead.
"There is no better feeling," Friedl said, "than that."
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It was one of those innings where the Reds could do no wrong on their way to an 8-2 victory.