Walker helps Pirates edge Reds

9:52 PM, May 5, 2012   |    comments
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Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - Neil Walker hit a two-run home run and Alex Presley added a solo shot as the Pittsburgh Pirates topped the Cincinnati Reds, 3-2, in the middle test of a three-game set at PNC Park.

James McDonald (2-1) allowed one run on six hits and two walks while striking out seven through 6 1/3 innings to earn the win.

Joel Hanrahan tossed a perfect ninth to record his fifth save of the season as Pittsburgh won for the second time in three games.

Mike Leake (0-4) gave up three runs on four hits and four walks in seven full frames for the Reds, who had their two-game win streak snapped.

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