Reds' Arroyo gets first win since 2014 behind Duvall's slam
CINCINNATI — Adam Duvall hit his first career grand slam, Joey Votto had a 2-run shot and Bronson Arroyo got his first win in almost three years, helping the Cincinnati Reds beat the Baltimore Orioles...
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View ArticleReds' Arroyo gets first win since 2014 behind Duvall's slam
CINCINNATI — Adam Duvall hit his first career grand slam, Joey Votto had a 2-run shot and Bronson Arroyo got his first win in almost three years, helping the Cincinnati Reds beat the Baltimore Orioles...
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