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MLB: Baltimore 7, Cincinnati 5

BALTIMORE, June 26 (UPI) -- Derrek Lee and Mark Reynolds each smashed fourth-inning homers Sunday, handing the Baltimore Orioles a 7-5 interleague victory over Cincinnati.

Adam Jones and Vladimir Guerrero led off the fourth with singles and Lee then belted the first pitch from Homer Bailey (3-2) deep into the left field seats for a three-run homer and a 4-0 Orioles lead.

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One batter later, Reynolds connected for a solo shot and the Orioles went on to take the rubber match of a three-game set against the Reds.

Luke Scott also homered and Nick Markakis went 3-for-5 with two RBI in the O's win.

Jeremy Guthrie (3-9) logged his first victory since May 21, allowing four runs on six hits over 5 2/3 innings, walking four and striking out five.

Kevin Gregg picked up his 14th save despite allowing a run in the ninth.

Brandon Phillips and Ramon Hernandez each socked solo homers for Cincinnati.

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