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New Giants lineup struggles against Reds

CINCINNATI -- Not even a bold new lineup could shake up the Giants' offense as they fell to the Reds, 11-4, on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep at Great American Ball Park.

After scoring just one run in each of the first two games of the series, the Giants doubled their scoring total for the series -- but largely after capitalizing on Reds defensive miscues.

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Giants manager Bruce Bochy shifted Brandon Belt to the leadoff spot for the first time in his career to help the team get out of a funk that included just 16 runs in their previous seven games.