Giants surge back for win after Reds’ big frame

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CINCINNATI — Sending 11 men to the plate in a six-run, six-hit bottom of the third inning, the Reds got the best of their former ace Johnny Cueto. But the Giants beat up a vulnerable bullpen for five runs in the top of the seventh to get the 9-6 win Monday at Great American Ball Park.

Cincinnati held a 6-3 advantage when JC Ramirez replaced starter Brandon Finnegan to begin the seventh. Following the first out, San Francisco notched five consecutive hits — including Brandon Belt’s RBI single off Ramirez and a three-run homer by Brandon Crawford against Drew Hayes.

Vin Mazzaro pitched two-thirds of an inning in relief for the victory. Cincinnati has dropped seven of its last eight games.

MOMENTS THAT MATTEREDSlump, begone! It’s an understatement to say Crawford reversed his fortunes with his three-run homer that punctuated the Giants’ big seventh …

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