Slumping Jesse Winker hit a three-run homer – one of four off Chicago White Sox starter Jonathan Stiever – and the Cincinnati Reds extended their surge into playoff contention with a 7-1 win Friday night for their season-high sixth victory in a row. The Reds, now 26-26 are second place in the NL Central behind the Chicago Cubs. Cincinnati and the Pale Hose meet again tonight in Cincinnati.