The Reds made it 4-1 in the seventh on a two-out homer by Rece Hinds. Jakob Junis started the inning in place of Smith and was greeted by a single by Matt McClain. Jose Trevino grounded into a double play, but Hinds, the No.9 hitter, homered to center.

Suter has some rest,” manager Terry Francona said. “He’s the natural guy for that. If he gets rolling, he could actually pitch a couple (innings). We’re trying to balan