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08/23 18:19 CDT Ildemaro Vargas' 2-run triple highlights rally that pushes the Diamondbacks past Reds 5-3 Ildemaro Vargas' 2-run triple highlights rally that pushes the Diamondbacks past Reds 5-3 By DAVID BRANDT AP Baseball Writer PHOENIX (AP) --- Ildemaro Vargas hit a go-ahead, two-run triple in a decisive four-run seventh inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied for a 5-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday to win the series and keep pace in the National League playoff race. The D-backs remain two games behind the San Diego Padres for the final NL wild-card spot. Trailing 3-1 in the seventh, Arizona loaded the bases with no outs against starter Andrew Abbott. Lars Nootbaar made it 3-2 with a fielder's choice off reliever Luis Mey and then Vargas followed with his two-run triple that rolled all the way to the right-center field wall. Corbin Carroll's sacrifice fly brought home Vargas and made it 5-3. Kevin Ginkel struck out Tyler Stephenson looking to end the game, stranding runners on first and second. It was his second save of the year. It was a tough ending for Abbott (6-9), who pitched well through the first six innings. He gave up four runs and seven hits and two walks, striking out six. The Reds jumped to a 3-0 lead in the third on Sal Stewart's RBI single and Eugenio Suarez's two-run single. Elly De La Cruz started the inning with a leadoff double into the left-field corner. The D-backs cut the deficit to 3-1 in the sixth on Gabriel Moreno's sacrifice fly that brought home Carroll, who reached on a triple. His 16 triples this season are the most in the big leagues and his 59 career triples are the most among active MLB players. Arizona left-hander Mitch Bratt lasted just three innings for a second straight outing. The rookie gave up three runs and five hits and three walks while striking out three.

Up next The D-backs send RHP Merrill Kelly (8-11, 5.37 ERA) on Monday to face Cubs RHP Kevin Gausman (6-11, 4.59). ___ See AP's full MLB coverage here

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