Reds hit 3 solo HRs to top Pirates

Reds hit 3 solo HRs to top Pirates
CINCINNATI — Graham Ashcraft pitched seven solid innings, Jason Vosler and TJ Friedl hit solo home runs and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-1 on Saturday. Ashcraft (1-0) overcame Brian Reynolds’ home run to last seven innings, allowing four hits and one run with a walk and six strikeouts. “The last few starts in spring for Ashcraft carried over,” manager David Bell said. “He really found momentum at the end of spring training and couldn’t wait for the season to start. He just attacked and threw strikes. His slider got better as the game went on. Getting seven…

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