Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto turned in a quality start Tuesday against the Cubs.
Cueto allowed three runs on seven hits over 6 1/3 innings. He struck out eight and walked two during the outing. Home runs proved to be the difference. Cueto allowed a solo shot to Anthony Rizzo in the first inning. He was then able to toss five scoreless innings before allowing another home run in the seventh. With a man on, Cueto allowed a two-run shot to Arismendy Alcantara. Cueto managed a strikeout during the inning, but out two additional men on, leading to him being taken out.
With the loss, Cueto dropped to 15-8. He’ll take on the Pirates in his next start.