CINCINNATI (AP) — TJ Friedl hit a two-run homer and drove in the tiebreaking run in the seventh inning as the Reds bounced back from an historic collapse the night before to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2.
Joey Votto received ovations all day and singled in what could be his final home at-bat for the Reds.
Christian Encarnacion-Strand added a solo homer for Cincinnati, which began the day 2 1/2 games behind the Chicago Cubs for the final National League wild card.
The Reds have five games remaining, all on the road.
Cincinnati blew a 9-0 lead in a crushing 13-12 loss to the Pirates on Saturday, but on Sunday rallied from a 2-0 deficit.
Despite starting 20-8, the Pirates were assured their fifth straight losing season.