Eugenio Suarez go-ahead HR helps Reds to 5th straight win
Field Level Media
06 Jul 2021, 13:40 GMT+10
Eugenio Suarez s three-run home run keyed a four-run seventh inning as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the host Kansas City Royals 6-2 on Monday night for their fifth straight win.
Suarez was hitting just .176 prior to hitting his 17th home run of the season.
Vladimir Gutierrez (4-3) earned the win. He allowed two runs on five hits in six innings. He walked two and struck out six.
The Royals, who snapped a 12-game streak of not having a starting pitcher last more than four innings Sunday, saw Mike Minor allow one run on two hits in his first six innings.
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