Official Site of the Reds · Apr 22, 2017
Reds slug, but can't keep pace in loss to Cubs
Joey Votto ties the game at 3 in the bottom of the 1st inning with a three-run homer to right-center fieldReed labored again in the second inning with a one-out double and back-to-back walks before Willson Contreras socked the first grand slam of his career over the wall in center field. Reed, who was making his first start of the season after shifting from the bullpen, gave up seven earned runs and four hits, with five walks and three strikeouts over two innings.
It wasn't a great day for pitching, especially early. A combined 122 pitches were thrown over the first two innings, with 12 runs, 10 hits, five walks and three homers.