Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto went seven strong innings Monday, allowing zero runs on four hits with 10 strikeouts in Cincinnati's 5-2 win over the Pirates Monday.
Cueto was dominant throughout the game, not letting a runner past second base in his seven innings. The 10 strikeouts tie Cueto's career high for strikeouts on Opening Day and was two shy of the club record.
"Everything was low," Cueto said, with a trainer translating. "Everything went the way I wanted it to."
Cueto, however, finished with a no decision after reliever Kevin Gregg gave up a two-run home run to Andrew McCuthen in the eighth.
He will look to keep rolling Sunday against the Cardinals.