PHOENIX — Denny Neagle has benefited from some of the Reds' biggest offensive outputs. This time, he contributed to his embarrassment of riches.

        Neagle capped Cincinnati's five-run first inning with an RBI single before adding a double in his next at-bat. He finished 2-for-4, hiking his season average to .200, in the Reds' 14-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

        It was Neagle's fifth career two-hit game and first as a Red. His last multi-hit performance was Aug. 27, 1998, against St. Louis while with Atlanta.

        “That's definitely a bonus, when you can mix in a "two-for' day as a pitcher,” Neagle said. “Obviously, that's always fun when you can put the ball in play and get a couple of knocks.”

        More importantly, Neagle added, “I was glad I was able to stay focused and pitch my ballgame.”

        A relatively high pitch count prevented Neagle (7-2) from recording the Reds' first complete game of the season. He threw 119 pitches (83 strikes), in seven innings, allowing eight hits and both Arizona runs.

        Thus, the Reds set a dubious franchise record. According to the Elias Sports Bureau, they've never gone this far into the season without a complete game. Dave Burba threw one in Game 81 in 1997. Sunday marked the Reds' 81st game, including the Opening Day tie.

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