LOS ANGELES -- The Reds took the opening game of the series against the Dodgers, 4-1, derailing top pitching prospect Walker Buehler behind a gutty performance from rookie right-hander Tyler Mahle, and the hitting heroics from Scooter Gennett, on Thursday night before 47,383 at Dodger Stadium.
With manager Jim Riggleman already announcing that Friday starter Matt Harvey might only go one or two innings, the Reds needed a strong effort from Mahle, but after he used 63 pitches to get through two innings, it didn't look good. However, Mahle not only made it through five innings on 109 pitches, he picked up the win as he surrendered only one unearned run on three hits and four walks.