Reds start fast to back Lodolo in 8-2 victory over Brewers

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Published September 9, 2022 9:07 PM

By TOM KERTSCHER
Associated Press

MILWAUKEE (AP) — TJ Friedl homered to lead off a five-run first inning, left-hander Nick Lodolo pitched eight strong innings and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-2 on Friday night. In a matchup of rookie starters, Lodolo (4-5) easily outperformed Brewers right-hander Jason Alexander (2-3). Lodolo had career bests with 11 strikeouts and eight innings, while Cincinnati’s first six batters reached base off Alexander. Friedl hit an 0-2 pitch for his first career leadoff home run. The Reds have their first three-game winning streak since winning five in a row from July 30 to Aug. 2.

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