Reds dominate Pirates with strong pitching and hitting in series-evening victory.

Nick Lodolo saved his start and the game for the Cincinnati Reds in a 6-2 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Lodolo allowed a run and loaded the bases in the first inning, but found his breaking ball as the game went on and limited his pitch count to complete five innings. Reds leadoff hitter Jonathan India, designated hitter Kevin Newman, and left fielder Jake Fraley hit homers to build a four-run lead. Reliever Buck Farmer and closer Alexis Díaz closed out the game for the Reds. Lodolo's changeup, which he developed during spring training, proved to be a viable third pitch.