Zack Littell struck out eight in seven crisp innings in his Cincinnati debut, and the Reds beat the slumping Chicago Cubs 5-1 on Tuesday night. Littell (9-8) allowed three hits and walked two in his first start since he was acquired in a trade with Tampa Bay last week.

Spencer Steer's HR helps the Reds defeat the Cubs 5-1.

The Cincinnati Reds placed left-hander Nick Lodolo on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday with a blister on his left index finger. Lodolo left Monday night’s 3-2 win over the Chicago Cubs in the second inning.

Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo, who left Monday's game in the second inning with a blister on his left index finger, was placed on the 15-day injured list.

Cincinnati Reds starter Nick Lodolo appears headed to the injured list after a blister developed suddenly in the second inning of his start Monday.