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MLB: Cincinnati 3, San Diego 2

SAN DIEGO, April 12 (UPI) -- Chris Heisey knocked a go-ahead, two-run homer Monday and the Cincinnati Reds hung on for a 3-2 victory over San Diego.

With the Reds trailing 2-1 in the fifth, Heisey pulled a 1-0, two-out pitch from Mat Latos down the left field line that barely cleared the wall, scoring Paul Janish in front of him.

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Jonny Gomes added a solo shot and Edinson Volquez (2-0) limited San Diego to two runs on three hits over six innings as the Reds notched their seventh win in 10 games to start the season.

Jordan Smith and Bill Bray combined for two innings of scoreless relief and Francisco Cordero picked up his second save of the season in the ninth to secure Cincinnati's victory.

Latos (0-1) allowed three runs on four hits over six innings, fanning seven in his first start of the year following shoulder problems.

Ryan Ludwick and Brad Hawpe drove in the Padres' runs.

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