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Cueto, Reds shuts down A’s 3-0

Associated Press

The Reds' Johnny Cueto improved to 5-3 in 11 career interleague starts.

OAKLAND, Calif. — Johnny Cueto nearly had a triple play turned behind him. A double play by the Cincinnati Reds still did plenty to protect his lead.

“Play of the game,” catcher Ramon Hernandez said.

Cueto pitched shutout ball into the eighth [...]

Associated Press

Ramon Hernandez, right, points skyward at home plate after hitting a solo home run off Houston Astros pitcher Wesley Wright in the fifth inning.

CINCINNATI — Jay Bruce and Ramon Hernandez each hit two home runs to propel the streaking Reds to a 12-2 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday.

Miguel Cairo [...]

Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds' Ramon Hernandez runs to first base after hitting in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning.

CINCINNATI — Maybe Reds manager Dusty Baker can get some rest now.

Ramon Hernandez hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth inning and Cincinnati rallied to end the San Diego Padres‘ eight-game winning streak [...]

CINCINNATI — Only a few days ago, reports said the Reds were preparing to slash payroll, prompting speculation a salary dump might be near.

That concern could be somewhat premature in light of Monday’s transaction. The Reds have brought back primary

Reds reach agreement with Hernandez

catcher Ramon Hernandez after he was re-signed to a one-year, $3 [...]