MLB: Reds, Cards & Cubs win

Jose Peraza’s first inning two-run homer held up as the Cincinnati Reds put down the Milwaukee Brewers 3-1. The teams wrap up their series tonight at Miller Park with pregame at 6:10 on News Radio 95.3 FM/1230 AM WHOP.

Elsewhere in the National League: The St. Louis Cardinals scored four times in the eighth inning to break open a tight game and beat the Atlanta Braves 8-1. The Cardinals go for a series sweep today at Sun Trust Park.

Javier Báez belted a two-run homer in the first inning as the Chicago Cubs pounded the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-1. The teams play again tonight at Chase Field in Phoenix.