CINCINNATI -- Johnny Cueto enjoyed the hugs and the applause. He didn't care much for one horrid inning that put him in line for a loss -- until the Reds' bullpen got involved, of course.
The Reds roughed up Cueto in his return to Great American Ball Park, but the San Francisco Giants rallied against Cincinnati's historically bad bullpen, riding Brandon Crawford's three-run homer to a 9-6 victory Monday night.
Joey Votto hit a three-run homer as the Reds piled up six runs in the third inning off Cueto, who got a warm welcome from his former teammates and fans before the game.