CHICAGO (AP) — Nick Lodolo struck out 10 in 5 2/3 innings in his first big league start in almost a year, and the Reds beat the Chicago White Sox 5-0.
Cincinnati scored five runs in the second against Garrett Crochet, and Lodolo took over from there.
The 6-foot-6 left-hander allowed one hit and walked one. He also hit two batters.
Reds slugger Elly De La Cruz went 0 for 3 with two strikeouts, but he walked in the ninth to reach safely for the 19th consecutive game dating to last season.
Chicago finished with two hits. The White Sox have scored a major league-low 30 runs during their 2-12 start.