CINCINNATI, Ohio (AP) – Jay Bruce homered twice to drive in all four runs and Johnny Cueto earned his first win in almost a month, leading the Reds over the San Diego Padres 4-0 Sunday.
Cueto and relievers J.J. Hoover and Aroldis Chapman combined to retire the last 15 batters, helping the Reds avoid a sweep.
Cueto (4-4) gave up four hits in seven innings, striking out nine and walking two. It was his first win since May 9.
The right-hander made his second start since missing two outings because of inflammation in his pitching elbow. Last year, he became the Reds’ first 20-game winner since 1988.
Odrisamer Despaigne (3-4) lasted six innings. The Padres had won six straight over the Reds since May 2014.