Graham Ashcraft, Reds subdue Pirates
Graham Ashcraft tossed seven strong innings and Jason Vosler and TJ Friedl each belted a solo homer as the Cincinnati Reds posted a 3-1 win over the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.
Ashcraft (1-0) needed just 96 pitches to strike out six with one walk while holding the Pirates to one run on four hits.
Alexis Diaz pitched a perfect ninth for his first save of the season after finishing Saturday's 6-2 win over the P