Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto tossed a quality start on Friday, but was not backed by enough run support, suffering his second loss of the season in a 2-1 defeat to the Rays.

Making his third start, Cueto (0-2) surrendered a run-scoring single to Evan Longoria and a solo home run to Matt Joyce for his only damage on the night. He yielded two runs on five hits and four walks while striking out six over seven innings pitched. He tossed 119 pitches, 71 of which were strikes.

Cueto has 2.14 ERA and a 23:8 K:BB ratio over his first 21 innings pitched. He'll make his next start Wednesday against Pittsburgh.