CINCINNATI - Paul Goldschmidt, Nolan Arenado and the boosted St. Louis Cardinals started with quite a burst. Goldschmidt and the newly acquired Arenado combined for six hits and the Cardinals roughed up Luis Castillo for six runs in the first inning to beat the Cincinnati Reds 11-6 Thursday. GOOD DEBUTLoading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading...Jonathan India became the first Reds rookie to start at second base on opening day since Pete Rose in 1963. Reds: CF Nick Senzel injured his left shoulder making a terrific diving catch of Arrenado’s liner in the fourth inning. UP NEXTAfter an off day, the Cardinals will send RHP Adam Wainwright to the mound against RHP Tyler Mahle on Saturday afternoon.

Source: thestar April 02, 2021 00:24 UTC