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Heisey Hits 2 HRs, Leads Cueto, Reds Over Pirates

Heisey Hits 2 HRs, Leads Cueto, Reds Over Pirates
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By The Associated Press
Aug. 31, 2014 | PITTSBURGH, PA
By The Associated Press Aug. 31, 2014 | 09:33 PM | PITTSBURGH, PA
Chris Heisey hit two home runs, including a tiebreaking shot in the ninth inning, and Johnny Cueto overcame an early jolt to earn his 16th win as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 Sunday.

Heisey's solo drive with one out in the ninth off Jared Hughes (6-5) helped the Reds avoid getting swept at PNC Park. Heisey began the day with just five homers in 229 at-bats this year.

Cueto (16-8) gave up a home run to Josh Harrison on his first pitch of the game. Jordy Mercer homered off Cueto in the second for a 2-0 lead.

Cueto wound up pitching eight innings and tied Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw for the major league lead in victories.

Aroldis Chapman struck two in a perfect ninth for his 29th save.

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