The Cincinnati Reds came north with two young pitches in their rotation. Johnny Cueto impressed with ten strikeouts in his first start, and Edinson Volquez was almost matched that today. Volquez struck out eight of 23 batters he faced in 5 1/3 innings. He held a powerful Phillies lineup to five hits and one run as the Reds won their fourth game.

The Reds bullpen continues to do a good job. After allowing one run in 3 2/3 innings, the pen's ERA is down to 3.20. They've struck out sixteen and walked just six. What used to be a weakness on this team appears to be a strength early in the year.

Ken Griffey homered, putting him six away from 600.