Winker’s big night powers Reds past Pirates 11-3

By JEFF WALLNER Associated Press

CINCINNATI (AP) — Jesse Winker went 3 for 5 with a homer, double and tied a career-high with six RBIs to lift the Reds over the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-3 on Saturday night.

Nick Castellanos and Joey Votto also homered, helping the Reds pull within two games of the Padres for the second NL Wild Card.

Bryan Reynolds went 3 for 4 with a two-run homer and an RBI triple for Pittsburgh.

Rookie right-hander Vladimir Gutierrez allowed a run over six innings to earn the victory.

Mitch Keller allowed four earned runs in five innings to take the loss.