Nick Lodolo (11 K's) twirls gem as Reds handle Padres

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Nick Lodolo gave up a leadoff homer Monday night, then didn't give up another hit in seven dominant innings as the visiting Cincinnati Reds stopped the San Diego Padres 5-2 in the opener of a three-game series.

Lodolo (3-0) walked two and struck out 11, throwing 68 of his 99 pitches for strikes. He finished his night in style, fanning Ha-Seong Kim with a curveball to end p