Peraza, Bailey clinch series win over Padres

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SAN DIEGO — Reds rookie left fielder Jose Peraza did his best to make Homer Bailey’s return to the mound a winning one. Peraza’s first career homer put the Reds on top, and they’d hold on late for a tense 3-2 victory over the Padres on Sunday afternoon at Petco Park. It was Cincinnati’s fifth consecutive series win.

Bailey — who underwent Tommy John surgery last April — struck out six over 5 2/3 frames, allowing just two runs on four hits. His only blunder was a mental one, coming when his momentary lapse in judgment allowed Wil Myers to steal home in the sixth, cutting the lead to one. But the Reds’ bullpen held San Diego in check from there.

Padres starter Paul Clemens was removed in the …

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