Newman went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's victory over Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

Known mostly as contact-oriented, singles hitter, Newman provided a rare glimpse at his power in the first inning with his homer off lefty Rich Hill to give Cincinnati the lead. Newman served as the DH and No. 5 hitter Saturday after opening the season on the bench against right-hander Mitch Keller.