Reds beat Brewers 9-5 despite bullpen extending bad streak (Yahoo Sports)

Jay Bruce hit a three-run homer during his latest big game against Milwaukee, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Brewers 9-5 on Thursday night even though their bullpen extended its historically bad streak of allowing runs. Alfredo Simon (1-3) made it easy on the major leagues' worst bullpen, becoming only the second Reds starter to last seven innings. The bullpen couldn't close it out smoothly.