Reds open series with win over Pirates

The Cincinnati Reds stayed hot with a 7-4 series-opening win at home against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Jonathan India launched a lead-off home run in the first inning before the team exploded for six more runs in the second, when Eugenio Suárez and Joey Votto each hit three-run jacks. Starter Sonny Gray won a second straight outing, this time going five innings and allowing six hits, four runs and two walks while striking out seven. Cincy has now won seven of its last nine games. Game two of the series is tonight with pregame at 5:40 on News Radio 95.3 FM/1230 AM WHOP.