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(AP) -- Scott Rolen homered twice and the Cincinnati
Reds overcame a rough outing by Johnny Cueto, recovering for a 9-8
victory over the St. Louis Cardinals .

 Jonny Gomes' RBI single and Drew Stubbs' go-ahead sacrifice fly
off Blake Hawksworth put the Reds ahead to stay in the seventh
inning after Brendan Ryan's two-run double put the Cardinals ahead
8-7 the inning before.

 Joey Votto homered and had four hits, showing no rust from a
six-game absence due to a sore neck, and helped the Reds rally
after blowing a four-run lead to reclaim first place in the NL
Central. The Cardinals won the opener of a three-game series Monday
to tie for the lead.

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