Dunn’s Homer Leads Reds

Adam Dunn hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning as the Cincinnati Reds played long ball and rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates, 4-3, Saturday night.

Brian Giles and Craig Wilson hit solo shots that put the Pirates ahead before a long rain delay in the fifth inning, but Dunn’s homer completed a four-run rally that allowed the Reds to extend their 50-day hold on first place.

In each of the first two games of the series, the NL Central leaders have relied on home runs to come from behind and retain their one-game lead over St. Louis. They’ve been in first place since April 26.