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Bailey is sharp in return as Reds beat Padres 3-2

Published Jul. 31, 2016 10:19 p.m. ET

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SAN DIEGO (AP) Homer Bailey threw 5 2/3 solid innings in his first start this season, pitching the Cincinnati Reds past the San Diego Padres 3-2 on Sunday.

Bailey (1-0) returned from forearm and elbow surgeries and allowed two runs, four hits and three walks. He retired 14 consecutive batters during one stretch and had six strikeouts. Injuries limited Bailey to just two starts last season.

The Reds took the three-game series and completed their first winning road trip (4-2) since 2014.

Tony Cingrani worked the ninth for his 13th save in 18 chances.

Paul Clemens (1-2) made his second start with the Padres but was forced to exit after 4 2/3 innings because of a sore back. Clemens, a June waiver pickup from the Marlins, was charged with two runs on four hits and a walk. He tied a career high with five strikeouts.

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