Cincinnati Reds rookie Zach Maxwell struck out 5 in his MLB debut, flashing 100-mph velocity. He allowed a home run for his only run in 2 innings.

CINCINNATI -- After letting Friday's game get away in extra innings, the Reds turned to left-handed, All-Star ace Andrew Abbott to try and even the series against the Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday night. Unfortunately, Abbott got knocked around and was out of the game after just four innings pitched.

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Geraldo Perdomo each homered and drove in three runs, Blaze Alexander also hit a home run and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Cincinnati Reds 10-1 on Saturday night.

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson, on the IL for a fracture in the tip of his thumb, was fitted for a protective sleeve to wear under his mitt.

Diamondbacks lefty Jalen Beeks will start Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds after one inning of scoreless baseball in a walk-off win on Friday.

The St. Louis Cardinals are just 3.5 games behind the Reds, and the Diamondbacks lurk a half-game behind St. Louis.