Cardinals starter Lance Lynn did not have the finest season debut but was much sharper on Tuesday night against the Reds. He allowed one run on four hits over six innings of work in a 5-1 win.

The right-hander put two men on the fourth before giving up a sac fly to Brandon Phillips for his lone damage.

Lynn (1-0) also struck out 10 and walked one while throwing 101 pitches, 66 for strikes.

His next start is scheduled for Monday against the Pirates. He went 2-1 with a 4.44 ERA in five appearances (four starts) against Pittsburgh last season.