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Hector Rodriguez’s Two-Run Triple Powers Reds Past Blue Jays 5-1
Hector Rodriguez drove in two runs with a triple as Cincinnati used six scoreless innings from Rhett Lowder to secure the win.
- On Saturday, the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1, with JJ Bleday hitting a 413-foot solo home run and Hector Rodriguez adding a two-run triple.
- Cincinnati starting pitcher Rhett Lowder threw six scoreless innings, allowing three hits and two walks while striking out two to secure his first win since August 28.
- During the fifth inning, Rodriguez's triple became a scoring play after Blue Jays left-fielder Josh Smith collided with the outfield wall; reliever John Klein became the 64th player used by Toronto this season.
- Following the loss, Toronto will finish the season last in the American League East, while starting pitcher Trey Yesavage allowed one run over two innings in his second start since knee surgery.
- Toronto's Vladimir Guerrero went 0 for 4 and apologized Friday for comments regarding his $500 million, 14-year contract; Blue Jays RHP Max Scherzer prepares to start Sunday's finale against Reds LHP Brandon Williamson.
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Rhett Lowder pitched six scoreless innings Saturday afternoon and the visiting Cincinnati Reds defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1.Lowder (7-12) allowed three hits and two walks with two strikeouts to finish the season with a 5.74 ERA.JJ Bleday hit a so...
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