CINCINNATI (AP) — Derek Dietrich’s three-run homer in the seventh inning rallied the new-look Reds to a 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The opening-day win was an encouraging start for a Cincinnati team looking to escape last place.
Playing their first game under manager David Bell, the Reds got starring performances from two players signed for backup roles last month.
New shortstop Jose Iglesias doubled twice and drove in a run.