Major League Baseball

Story's homer starts Rockies' surge to 5-1 win over Reds

Published Apr. 18, 2016 11:51 p.m. ET

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CINCINNATI (AP) Trevor Story's solo homer snapped a tie in the eighth inning, and Jordan Lyles got his first victory in nearly a year on Monday night, leading the Colorado Rockies to a 5-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds.

Story added to his incredible rookie start, connecting on the first pitch from Ross Ohlendorf (2-2) for his NL-leading eighth homer in only 13 games. Ben Paulsen completed the rally with a three-run homer off Jumbo Diaz.

Lyles (1-1) allowed four hits and one unearned run in seven innings for his first win since April 23 last year. He missed most of last season with injuries and had been 0-5 in his last eight starts with an 8.35 ERA. He hadn't lasted five innings yet this season.