Cincinnati defeats LA Dodgers in Cactus League play

Chris Heisey hit a three-run home run to help the Cincinnati Reds to an 8-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Cactus League play on Thursday.

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Cincinnati Reds Pitcher Johnny Cueto starts against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on October 1, 2013. The Pirates went on to win their first playoff game since 1992 with the score of 6-2. UPI/Archie Carpenter | License Photo

Chris Heisey hit a three-run home run to help the Cincinnati Reds to an 8-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Cactus League play on Thursday.

Todd Frazier hit a solo home run and scored twice for the Reds. Alfredo Simon gave up a run on five hits with three strikeouts over 4 1/3 innings.

Hanley Ramirez hit a solo home run and Justin Turner drove in the other run for the Dodgers. Paul Maholm was banged up for six runs -- five earned -- on six hits over 2 2/3 innings of starting action.

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