Gennett homers, Reds pull away to 9-3 win over Brewers
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CINCINNATI (AP) -- Robert Stephenson escaped threats while pitching into the seventh on Tuesday night, and Scooter Gennett homered during Cincinnati's five-run rally in the bottom of the inning, sending the Reds to a 9-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
The last-place Reds have taken the first two games in the series from Milwaukee, which is trying to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2011. The Brewers remained 3 games behind the Cubs in the NL Central. They also trail Arizona and Colorado in the wild card race.
Stephenson (4-4) used his slider to escape a bases-loaded, none-out threat in the fourth inning, fanning the next three. The Reds turned three double plays behind the rookie to scuttle rallies.
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Zach Davies (16-8) took only his second loss on the road this season, allowing two runs -- one of them unearned -- in 5 2/3 innings. Davies is 8-2 in 15 road starts.
The Reds put it away with five runs off the bullpen in the seventh, taking advantage of a single, three walks, two wild pitches and Gennett's three-run homer off Wei-Chung Wang for a 7-1 lead.
Travis Shaw hit a two-run homer in the eighth. The Brewers threatened again before Raisel Iglesias came on and got the last six outs for his 25th save in 26 chances.
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QUICK ADDITION
The Brewers called up speedy outfielder Quintin Berry from Triple-A with one thing in mind.
"I don't think there's any secret why Quintin is here," manager Craig Counsell said. "He's here to be a baserunner. It's a limited role and I hope he impacts a couple of games."
Berry ran for Stephen Vogt in the seventh and was stranded. Milwaukee also designated RHP Aaron Brooks for assignment.
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TRAINER'S ROOM
Brewers: 1B Neil Walker was in the lineup a day after he got a cut on his lip on a play at the plate.
Reds: LH reliever Wandy Peralta had an MRI on his sore right hip that found no significant injury. He could return in a couple of days. Peralta hurt the hip Saturday in Pittsburgh.
UP NEXT
Brewers: RHP Matt Garza (6-8) is 0-2 in his last three starts, going no more than five innings. He's given up 11 earned runs in 12 2/3 innings over the span.
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Reds: RHP Luis Castillo (2-7) is 0-3 in his last six starts despite a 2.97 ERA. The Reds have scored two or fewer runs in four of the six games.