It wasn't the result the rookie wanted, but he still gave fans hope for the future.
The Joe Nuxhall Memorial Honorary Star of the Game
This spring it became clear that Cody Reed was one of the most exciting arms in Cincinnati's system. Since April, fans wondered when they would get their first chance to see Reed pitch in a big league game. That opportunity came on Saturday. Outside of two pitches that Reed would like to have back, he showed that the future is bright.
Reed ended up pitching seven innings and striking out nine.