MLB: Cincinnati 6, Houston 1

Arroyo (7-3) went the distance for just the seventh time in his 10-year career, allowing a run on five hits. He struck out three and walked one.

Bruce hit a solo homer in the fourth and a two-run shot in the sixth, then tripled in the game's final run in the eighth.

The Reds won their fourth straight and handed the Astros their seventh consecutive setback.

Cincinnati's Jerry Hariston added a solo homer in the first to overcome an early deficit.

The loss went to Felipe Paulino (1-4), who gave up five runs on seven hits over six innings.

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