SAN DIEGO -- Reds catcher Curt Casali didn't take long to even the ledger against the Padres in Saturday's 8-2 loss at Petco Park.
Casali, who was acquired from the Rays on Thursday, homered in his first at-bat for his new club in the second inning.
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Casali also walked and singled, finshing the night 2-for-3.
His role with the Reds will be as Tucker Barnhart's backup.