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Larkin homer propels Reds

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From: Deseret News (Salt Lake City)
Date: 20030507
Author:Associated Press

CINCINNATI -- Barry Larkin returned from the disabled list and delivered a pinch-hit two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning Tuesday night to give the Cincinnati Reds a 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.

The Cardinals brought a seven-game winning streak to Great American Ball Park, where they've lost the first two games of the series on ninth-inning homers.

Aaron Boone hit a solo shot for a 5-4 win Monday night, and Larkin matched the drama with his third career pinch homer off Kiko Calero (1-1). Larkin, who had been on the disabled list since April 14 with a strained left calf, ...

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