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MLB: San Francisco 4, Cincinnati 3

SAN FRANCISCO, July 1 (UPI) -- Jay Bruce misplayed a fly ball in the ninth inning Sunday, allowing Buster Posey to score game-winning run in San Francisco's 4-3 triumph over Cincinnati.

The Giants blew a 3-2 lead in the top of the ninth when relievers Javier Lopez and Santiago Casilla (2-3) allowed the Reds to load the bases with none out and Miguel Cairo singled home the tying run.

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Casilla, however, retired the next three batters without further damage, setting up the Giants' comeback.

Posey (3-for-4, two RBI) delivered a two-out double off Jose Arrendondo (4-2) and after Pablo Sandoval was intentionally walked, Pagan lofted a routine fly ball to deep right field that Bruce misjudged.

The ball sailed over his head and Posey trotted home with the game-winner, giving the National League West-leading Giants a split in their four-game series.

Todd Frazier went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer after replacing Scott Rolen at third base. Rolen left the game with back spasms.

Ryan Ludwick added three hits for the NL Central-leading Reds.

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