MILWAUKEE BREWERS

Photos: Brewers 2, Reds 0

Reds centerfielder Billy Hamilton can only look up and watch Eric Thames' two-run home sail into the Cincinnati bullpen in the third inning on Wednesday.
Reds centerfielder Billy Hamilton can only look up and watch Eric Thames' two-run home sail into the Cincinnati bullpen in the third inning on Wednesday.
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Eric Thames of the Brewers launches a two-run homer off Reds starting pitcher Tyler Mahle in the third inning during on Wednesday. It was the second straight game that a two-run homer by Thames were the only runs of the game.
Eric Thames of the Brewers launches a two-run homer off Reds starting pitcher Tyler Mahle in the third inning during on Wednesday. It was the second straight game that a two-run homer by Thames were the only runs of the game.
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Brewers first baseman Eric Thames exchanges forearm bashes with his teammates in the dugout after his two-run blast in the third inning against the Reds.
Brewers first baseman Eric Thames exchanges forearm bashes with his teammates in the dugout after his two-run blast in the third inning against the Reds.
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Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia is unable to check his swing in time on a pitch up-and-in on hime as he strikes out in the second inning Wednesday.
Brewers shortstop Orlando Arcia is unable to check his swing in time on a pitch up-and-in on hime as he strikes out in the second inning Wednesday.
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Adam Duvall of the Reds is unable to get around the tag of Brewers first baseman Eric Thames on an errant throw in the fourth inning Wednesday.
Adam Duvall of the Reds is unable to get around the tag of Brewers first baseman Eric Thames on an errant throw in the fourth inning Wednesday.
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Brewers starting pitcher Zach Davies twirls 6 1/3 innings of shutout baseball against the Reds on Wednesday, allowing just three hits with two walks and two strikeouts along the way.
Brewers starting pitcher Zach Davies twirls 6 1/3 innings of shutout baseball against the Reds on Wednesday, allowing just three hits with two walks and two strikeouts along the way.
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Brewers second baseman Jonathan Villar throws to first to complete a double play after forcing out Billy Hamilton of the Reds in the seventh inning on Wednesday.
Brewers second baseman Jonathan Villar throws to first to complete a double play after forcing out Billy Hamilton of the Reds in the seventh inning on Wednesday.
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Jonathan Villar of the Brewers slides into second base safely with a stolen base as Scott Gennett of the Reds is able to keep the throw from the catcher from going into center field in the eighth inning Wednesday.
Jonathan Villar of the Brewers slides into second base safely with a stolen base as Scott Gennett of the Reds is able to keep the throw from the catcher from going into center field in the eighth inning Wednesday.
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Joey Votto of the Reds busts out of the batter's box toward first base after a dropped third strike in the eighth inning, but Brewers catcher Jett Bandy retrieves the ball in time to throw him out.
Joey Votto of the Reds busts out of the batter's box toward first base after a dropped third strike in the eighth inning, but Brewers catcher Jett Bandy retrieves the ball in time to throw him out.
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Brewers reliever Jacob Barnes pitches the final two innings against the Reds, allowing just one walk, in picking up his second save of the season.
Brewers reliever Jacob Barnes pitches the final two innings against the Reds, allowing just one walk, in picking up his second save of the season.
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Eric Thames celebrates the Brewers' victory over the Reds with Lorenzo Cain on Wednesday.
Eric Thames celebrates the Brewers' victory over the Reds with Lorenzo Cain on Wednesday.
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Jonathan Villar (left), Orlando Arcia (center) and Lorenzo Cain get together after the Brewers beat the Reds, 2-0, on Wednesday at Miller Park.
Jonathan Villar (left), Orlando Arcia (center) and Lorenzo Cain get together after the Brewers beat the Reds, 2-0, on Wednesday at Miller Park.
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