Suárez homers, surging Reds beat Brewers 6-3

By JOE KAY AP Sports Writer

CINCINNATI (AP) — The streaking Reds moved above .500 for the first time since opening day, beating the Milwaukee Brewers 6-3.

The Reds won for the eighth time in nine games, a late surge that’s put them back in playoff contention.

They opened the day a game behind St. Louis for second place in the NL Central.

Eugenio Suárez hit a two-run homer, Luis Castillo won his fourth straight start.

The Brewers had their season-high four game winning streak snapped, wasting a chance to move above .500 for the first time this season. They’ve reached break-even seven times.