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Reds 11, Pirates 4

Tyler Naquin hit another leadoff home run and the high-scoring Reds kept rolling, backing Luis Castillo to rout the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-4 for their fifth straight win.

Report accuses zoo top executives of misusing funds

A law firm hired by the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium found that the former president and chief financial officer arranged for relatives to live in houses owned by by the zoo and used sporting event tickets paid for by the zoo for their personal use.

CBJ 4, Lightning 2

Former Ohio State star Zac Dalpe scored for the first time in 4 1/2 years and the Blue Jackets beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2.

Big, outdoor events OK under simplified pandemic orders

State officials say Ohio’s newly simplified pandemic restrictions will continue requirements for wearing masks and social distancing in public but will ease rules for large outdoor gatherings such as graduations and festivals.

Reds 5, Pirates 3

Nick Castellanos hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning hours after deciding to appeal a two-game suspension for his part in a brawl, and the Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-3.