Pirates slam three home runs to down Reds September 12 sharefacebooktwitterredditlink CINCINNATI (AP) Rodolfo Castro and Diego Castillo homered in a five-run fifth inning to power the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 6-3 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night.Castro hit a three-run home run off Mike Minor in the fifth inning. His eighth of the season. Castillo, who was recalled from Indianapolis before the game, hit a two-run shot his 11th to cap the inning.Aristides Aquino broke an 0-for-8 slide with his eighth home Andrew Ference Jersey run with a man on to put the Reds on top. The line drive off Bryse Wilson was Aquinos eighth of the season and fourth in his last eight games.Brian Reynolds started the scoring with his 22nd home run off Minor in the first inning.Minor (4-11) came into the start with wins in his last three starts. He has allowed 23 home runs in 95 innings this season. He finished giving up six runs and seven hits in five innings.Wilson (3-8) left with the bases loaded in the sixth inning with a 6-3 lead. Former Reds draft pick Robert Stephenson, who was claimed off waivers from the Rockies, retired Nick Senzel on a line out to center. Wilson allowed three runs on seven Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Jersey hits in 5 2/3 innings. The Pirates turned two double plays while he was on the mound. Wil Crowe pitched two scorele s innings to earn his fourth save.The Pirates won for the fourth time in the last 21 games at Great American Ball Park.JUST LIKE HOMEBrian Reynolds has eight career home runs at Great American Ball Park with three this season.ROOKIE POWERWhen Alejo Lopez hit his first career home run on Sunday in Milwaukee, he became the seventh Reds player since July 12 to hit their first major league home run.MAKING MOVESPirates: Recalled IF Diego Castillo from Triple-A Indianapolis. Optioned If Hoy Park to Indianapolis. Added RHP Luis Ortiz to the Taxi Squad. He will be the 29th man for the double header on Tuesday.Reds: Placed RHP Justin Dunn on the Injured List. He is expected to be available Friday according to David Bell. Selected the contract of RHP Raynel Espinal from Triple A Louisville. Release OF Albert Almora Jr.TRAINERS ROOMReds: RHP Connor Overton slated Edmonton Oilers Jersey to make a rehab start on Tuesday at Louisville. RHP Graham Ashcraft is scheduled to make a rehab start on Wednesdat Double A Chattanooga. RHP Hunter Greene completed a rehab a signment Sunday. His next start will be with the big league team.UP NEXTThe Pirates and Reds play a double header on Tuesday. RHP Luis Ce sa (3-2 4,97) expected to start the first game for the Reds. RHP Johan Oviedo (2-2 3.90 and RHP Luis Ortiz (0-0 0.00) are scheduled to pitch for the Pirates. in this topic National League Pittsburgh Pirates Major League Baseball Cincinnati Reds Albert Almora Jr. Mike Minor Justin Dunn Luis Ce sa Rodolfo Castro Alejo Lopez Nick Senzel Bryse Wilson Johan Oviedo Aristides Aquino Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirates share Ronaldo looks to shine like Mbapp and Me si at World Cup Cristiano Ronaldo has been overshadowed by the brilliance of Lionel Me si and Kylian Mbapp so far at the World Cup 27 MINS Adam Larsson Jersey AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS Ottawa hosts Los Angeles after Giroux's 2-goal game The Ottawa Senators host the Los Angeles Kings after Claude Giroux's two-goal game against the San Jose Sharks in the Senators' 5-2 win 1 HOUR AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS Penguins host the Blue Jackets following Kapanen's hat trick The Pittsburgh Penguins host the Columbus Blue Jackets after Kasperi Kapanen's hat trick against the St. Louis Blues in the Penguins' 6-2 win 1 HOUR AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS Ducks bring losing streak into game against the Hurricanes The Anaheim Ducks aim to end their six-game losing streak when they play the Carolina Hurricanes 1 HOUR AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS Blackhawks face the Metropolitan Division-leading Devils The Chicago Blackhawks face the top Leon Draisaitl Jersey -ranked team in the Metropolitan Division, the New Jersey Devils 1 HOUR AGO ASSOCIATED PRESS