Reds sweep series from Mets

4:15 PM, Jun 17, 2012   |    comments
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Flushing, NY (Sports Network) - Johnny Cueto gave up just one run and struck out eight to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-1 win over the New York Mets, completing a three-game sweep at Citi Field.

Cueto (8-3) allowed six hits and walked just one over seven frames to pick up his third consecutive win in as many starts.

Brandon Phillips and Wilson Valdez both drove in a run and Zack Cozart collected three hits and scored once for the Reds, who have swept their last two series.

Sean Marshall stranded two runners in the eighth and tossed a perfect ninth to get his ninth save of the season.

Josh Thole had two hits and Ike Davis scored for the Mets, who have lost their last four at home.

Chris Young (1-1) was pegged with his first loss since June 14, 2009 after giving up three runs -- two earned -- on nine hits over seven innings.

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