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Bruce, Reds pound Astros

11:23 PM, Aug 31, 2012   |    comments
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Houston, TX (Sports Network) - Jay Bruce hit a three-run home run to help the Cincinnati Reds open a three-game set against the Houston Astros with a 9-3 win.

Zack Cozart hit a two-run home run while Brandon Phillips added three hits and a run scored for the Reds, who have won their past four games.

Mike Leake (7-8) got the win for Cincinnati as he gave up just two runs on seven hits with two walks and six strikeouts over six innings.

Fernando Martinez hit a solo home run for the Astros, who lost 22 games in August. Fernando Abad (0-2) gave up six runs on nine hits in just 4 1/3 innings.

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