Jordan Lawlar leads Diamondbacks over Reds with two-run homer

Jordan Lawlar hit a two-run homer and achieved a career-high three RBIs as the Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Cincinnati Reds 9-0 on Friday night in Phoenix. Eduardo Rodriguez contributed a strong performance, pitching 5 2/3 innings while allowing four hits and striking out four. The Diamondbacks scored consistently, taking an early lead and building it to 6-0 by the fifth inning. The win keeps Arizona a game behind the San Diego Padres in the race for the final National League wild-card spot. Cincinnati has now lost six of its last eight games, and left fielder Michael Toglia exited early due to a dislocated shoulder. The two teams will face off again, with Michael Soroka starting for the Diamondbacks on Saturday.

• 4:34 AMYahoo Sports — Jordan Lawlar hits a 2-run HR and has 3 RBIs to lead the Diamondbacks past the Reds 9-0