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Reds 8, Indians 3

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Updated: August 7, 2014 at 02:40 AM

Reds 8, Indians 3

CINCINNATI — Mat Latos pitched seven shutout innings and added a hit for the Reds, who opened a seven-game homestand. Zack Cozart hit a three-run homer off the leftfield foul pole and Kristopher Negron added a two-run shot as Cincinnati won its third in four games. Latos allowed one runner past second base before Yan Gomes homered leading off the eighth.

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