Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto came out on the wrong end of a pitchers' duel Monday, giving up just one earned run on three hits and one walk in seven innings while striking out eight but taking the loss in his team's 1-0 Opening Day defeat against the Cardinals.
Cueto's only mistake was giving up a solo home run to Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina in the seventh inning, but it was enough to start the season 0-1. He's hoping for a healthy season after making just 11 starts in 2013. Cueto's next start is scheduled for Saturday against the Mets.