PITTSBURGH, Pa. (AP) – Rookie Billy Hamilton got three hits and stole two more bases as the Reds routed Pittsburgh 11-3 Sunday to tie the Pirates for the NL wild-card lead.
The Reds and Pirates each have a magic number of two to close out Washington and clinch a playoff spot.
Jay Bruce hit a three-run double and Todd Frazier followed with a homer that capped a five-run burst in the first inning. Bronson Arroyo (14-11) made it stand up, lasting five innings to win for the first time in nearly a month.
Neil Walker hit his 13th homer of the season, but Pittsburgh stumbled in its home finale.