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Cincinnati Reds' Mike Leake allowed two runs over six innings of an 11-2 rout April 16, improving to 1-1 with a 2.13 ERA in four career starts against the Pirates. Cincinnati Reds' Jay Bruce went 0 for 2 with two walks after going 9 for 19 with four homers in his first five games against Pittsburgh this year. Joey Votto, meanwhile, had a single in four at-bats and is 7 for 22 with just one extra-base hit and two RBIs in the season series. Reds' Scott Rolen was out of the lineup due to manager Dusty Baker’s concerns about the veteran’s sore right shoulder, but Rolen is expected to start Tuesday.
Pittsburgh Pirates is seeking to win six straight against Cincinnati for the first time since a nine-game run in 1991. The Pirates lead the season series 6-1. They took over sole possession of first place with Monday’s 2-0 victory and Milwaukee’s loss at Arizona. The Pirates are one-half game ahead of the Brewers and St. Louis in the crowded Central race. They has been in first since Bonds won his second NL MVP award in 1992 as the Pirates captured a third straight NL East crown. Bonds left for San Francisco the next season, and Pittsburgh hasn’t had a winning year since. Watch Cincinnati Reds vs Pittsburgh Pirates Game Live TV Channel FSOH and ROOT.