Sports – Thursday, June 8th, 2017

Patrick Kivlehan tied the score with a pinch-hit, three-run homer, and Joey Votto’s go-ahead, two-run shot capped a five-run seventh inning, lifting the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night at Great American Ball Park. The Cardinals will try to avoid a four game sweep this morning when they face the Reds starting at 10:40 on KSMO.

Cheslor Cuthbert and Alcides Escobar combined to drive in five runs as the Kansas City Royals held off the Houston Astros 7-5 on Wednesday night. The Royals and Astros will play again tonight to finish up their four game series.