Petty had allowed seven runs to that point and was eventually charged with nine earned runs as the Reds lost, 9-1, and were swept in the doubleheader at Great American Ball Park.Start the day smarter.

"I know I'm better than how I performed tonight," the No. 6 Reds prospect said after allowing nine runs in 2 1/3 innings.

Called up for his Major League debut on Wednesday night, starting pitcher Chase Petty (No. 6 Reds prospect) enthusiastically bounced and bounded from the dugout to the mound to face the Cardinals.