Cincinnati came up with 4 runs in the bottom of the 6th inning when they had 3 base hits. The big moment was provided by Nick Esasky who made the Cincinnati fans a happy lot when he lofted a three-run bomb. Cincinnati won despite being out-hit by Pittsburgh 12 hits to 8.
The victory was credited to John Stuper(13-6) who went 6 innings, allowing 3 runs. Ted Power recorded his 3rd save. Larry McWilliams(6-11) took the loss.
The Cincinnati ballclub's record now stands at 68-60. With the loss Pittsburgh now has a record of 56-71.
