Jonathan India leads off the 9-run first inning with a long home run, helping the Reds beat the Astros 12-5

CINCINNATI (AP) — Jonathan India led off Cincinnati’s nine-run first inning with a 436-foot homer and the Reds won their second straight against the Houston Astros, 12-5, on Wednesday night.

The Reds got to work immediately against Spencer Arrighetti (7-12), with India hits 11th career home run and the first since July 12.

Elly De La Cruz had a first-inning double and single, two RBIs and her major league-high 62nd stolen base. Tyler Stephenson and Amed Rosario each drove in two runs in the outburst.

Arrighetti didn’t make it out of the first inning, allowing six hits and three walks.

Reds starting pitcher Nick Martinez (7-6) pitched into the sixth inning, allowing four runs and six hits. He struck out seven batters. Brett Suter went the final 3 1/3 innings, allowing a run and three hits for his first save.

TRAINERS’ ROOM

Astros: Kyle Tucker (leg) walked the bases before the game and took live batting practice. “He’s really, really close,” manager Joe Espada said. “That’ll be the case in the next few days.”

Reds: It appears less likely that INF Matt McLain will return this season as doctors try to figure out why he is suffering from shoulder pain. He suffered a shoulder injury in spring training.

FOLLOWING

Reds rookie right-hander Rhett Lowder (0-1, 2.25 ERA), who made his major league debut last Friday, was scheduled to face Astros right-hander Hunter Brown (11-7, 3.55 ERA) on Thursday in the three-game interleague series finale.

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