Reds starter Johnny Cueto turned in a quality start but did not factor in the decision Sunday afternoon against the Cubs.

Cueto threw six scoreless innings before surrendering a run-scoring single to Luis Valbuena in the seventh. He yielded a run on four hits and two walks while striking out two over seven innings in a 5-4 extra-inning loss.

Cueto has allowed four runs combined over his last two starts (12 innings) since coming off the disabled list. He is scheduled to start Friday at Pittsburgh. He left his previous start against the Pirates after allowing a run and two hits over 4 1/3 innings April 13.