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The Cincinnati Reds have won three straight series for the first time this season as Elly De La Cruz hits HR in fourth straight game.

Cincinnati Reds LHP Wade Miley pitched five strong innings in the Reds' series-clinching win over the MLB-best Detroit Tigers Sunday.

Former Detroit Tigers utility man Ryan Vilade was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday, while the Reds visit Comerica Park for a three-game series.

Jack Flaherty gave up a pair of homers, including a grand slam, in a pivotal fifth inning of an 11-1 loss to the Reds.

Will Vest said a feeling in his pinky was bothering him but that he had "no idea" what the extent of the injury was.

News broke Sunday on a relief pitcher who struggled during Saturday's loss, prompting a change of heart by the Tigers' brass. Detroit announced pitcher John Brebbia was optioned to Triple-A Toledo, making room for relief pitcher Tyler Owens on the roster.

Tyler Stephenson hit a grand slam in a six-run fifth inning and the Cincinnati Reds went on to an 11-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday afternoon.

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