Luis Castillo fired seven innings of one-run ball to lead the Cincinnati Reds past the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 Wednesday. The Reds open a weekend series tonight with the Atlanta Braves at Sun Trust Park, with pregame at 5:50 on News Radio 95.3 FM/1230 AM WHOP.
Elsewhere in the National League: Josh Donaldson drilled a go-ahead solo homer in the top of the 10th inning as the Atlanta Braves nipped the Washington Nationals 5-4. Adam Duvall also homered in the win for the Braves.
Kyle Hendricks struck out seven over seven scoreless innings as the Chicago Cubs blanked the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0. The teams are tied again atop the NL Central standings as the series concludes tonight at Busch Stadium.