Flushing, NY (Sports Network) - Wilson Valdez drove in three runs as the
Cincinnati Reds took a 7-3 win over the New York Mets in the opener of a
three-game series.
Brandon Phillips hit a two-run home run while Jay Bruce had an inside-the-park
homer for the Reds, who have won four straight.
Bronson Arroyo (3-4) won for the first time since May 7 as he gave up just
three runs on four hits with two walks and five strikeouts over six-plus
innings. He had been 0-3 in his previous six starts.
Dillon Gee (4-5) was touched for four runs -- three earned -- on five hits
with a walk and four strikeouts over six innings of work for the Mets, who had
a three-game winning streak stopped. Scott Hairston hit a two-run home run in
the loss.
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