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Jason Vosler - Clubs solo homerVosler went 2-for-4 with solo home run and a double during Sunday's win over the Pirates.

ImpactVolser started the scoring with solo shot during the second inning and followed up double in the eighth, though he was stranded. The 29-year-old received starts in two of the first three games of the season and has gone 3-for-8 with a home run, a triple, a double and three RBI.

APRIL 2, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Vince Velasquez - Lasts 4.2 frames in season debutVelasquez (0-1) took the loss Sunday in Cincinnati, allowing three runs on five hits and one walk across 4.2 innings. He struck out three.

ImpactThe veteran right-hander threw 53 of his 86 pitches for strikes and was hurt by the long ball, as Jason Vosler and T.J. Friedl each delivered solo homers. Velasquez kept the Pirates within striking distance, but the offense was unable to get him off the hook for the loss. The 30-year-old's lines up to take the mound against the White Sox next weekend.

APRIL 2, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Alexis Díaz - Secures first saveDiaz picked up the save with a scoreless ninth inning during Sunday's 3-1 victory over the Pirates. He didn't allow a baserunner and recorded one strikeout.

ImpactDiaz delivered a scoreless frame Saturday in a non-save situation and followed up with his first save of the season in Sunday's series finale. The 26-year-old is Cincinnati's best reliever by a wide margin and should see the bulk of the save chances this year, though he's also likely to be used in some high-leverage spots before the ninth inning.

APRIL 2, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Graham Ashcraft - Fires seven strong framesAshcraft (1-0) earned the win Sunday, allowing one run on four hits and one walk over seven innings against the Pirates. He struck out six.

ImpactThe right-hander consistently worked from ahead in the count during his season debut, throwing first-pitch strikes to 19 of the 26 batters he faced. A solo home run off the bat of Bryan Reynolds accounted for the lone tally against him. Ashcraft will have a tougher test for his next turn through rotation next weekend in Philadelphia.

APRIL 2, 2023•ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 2, 2023•MLB.COM

Key misses against Reds cost Vince Velasquez in Pirates debutVince Velasquez didn’t pitch horribly, but he did miss a couple of key spots during a 3-1 loss against the Reds on Sunday.

APRIL 2, 2023•POST-GAZETTE.COM

Vosler, Friedl homer to support Ashcraft in Reds' victory

Graham Ashcraft pitched seven solid innings, Jason Vosler and TJ Friedl hit solo home runs and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 on Saturday

APRIL 2, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS