The big blow was a two-RBI double by Braun.
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Wily Peralta (5-8) allowed one run on four hits over six innings to earn his first win since June 11.
Cincinnati Reds’ Ivan De Jesus Jr. hits a bases-loaded single off Milwaukee Brewers’ Jhan Marinez during the seventh inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, in Milwaukee.
With Jonathan Lucroy no longer around, the Milwaukee Brewers have needed Ryan Braun to carry an even heavier offensive load.
“That’s where Jimmy’s at”, Counsell said. “We were anxious a little about what would happen after losing the hitter (Jonathan Lucroy) behind him, but he’s responded really well and he’s certainly been swinging the bat great”.
Reds starter Homer Bailey (2-1) struck out 11 in six scoreless innings in his third game back from Tommy John surgery and Cincinnati built a 7-0 lead before Ramon Flores hit a solo shot in the eighth and Pina’s homer in the ninth.
It was Braun’s fourth multihomer game of the season and the 26th of his career.
The Milwaukee Brewers are 32-27 at home this season and the Cincinnati Reds are 20-38 on the road this season. “That’s what leads to sustained success”. He scored from first on Votto’s bloop double in the sixth.
Billy Hamilton went 3-for-4 for Cincinnati, which broke the shutout in the sixth on an RBI double by Joey Votto but couldn’t get much else going against Peralta (5-8), who scattered four hits in six innings in his second start since returning from a two-month demotion to Triple-A Colorado Springs.
Making the most of a second chance, Peralta has a 2.25 ERA in two starts since being recalled from Triple-A Colorado Springs on August 8. He was clocked as high as 99 miles per hour Sunday.
“It feels great”, Peralta said. The Braun home run was right down the middle. good for (him). My mechanics have been pretty good. That’s one of the reasons my velocity has been there, has been up in my last few starts. “Just being consistent in my delivery, that’s all”.
Keyvious Sampson took over from there and worked five innings and allowed just a run – Braun’s second homer of the day – and two hits while striking out four.
Carlos Rodon pitched six innings for his first victory since May and Chicago beat Miami.
“I try to have the same approach against everybody – hope that when you get pitches to hit you don’t miss them, regardless of who the pitcher is, who the opponent is”, Braun said.
“I know where his head and his heart are at, ” Bailey said. Ever since I’ve been here, every time I go out, I’m not giving them a very good chance. “It’s frustrating for me”.
Reed is frustrated that such a good outing was followed by such a bad one, but said his confidence isn’t sagging.
The Cincinnati Reds used an eight-run sixth inning to turn a close game into a blowout. The Reds second baseman was injured when Orlando Arcia slid into his left leg on a stolen base attempt in the first inning. X-rays came back negative. Santana has been out since June 10 with right elbow soreness. Cody Reed gets the ball, and he’s 0-6 with a 6.36 ERA and 42 strikeouts this season.
INDIANS 13, ANGELS 3: Rajai Davis and Jose Ramirez each stole three bases to help Cleveland tie the franchise record with eight, Brandon Guyton drove in five runs and the Indians routed Los Angeles at Cleveland.
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Brewers: RHP Junior Guerra played catch for the first time as he works his way back from right elbow inflammation.
