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Boone's Homer Lifts Indians Over Reds

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Date: 20060702
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CINCINNATI - Aaron Boone's two-run homer broke an eighth-inning tie and sent the Cleveland Indians to a 6-3 victory Sunday over the Cincinnati Reds.

Boone's fourth homer off reliever David Weathers (3-3) provided a fitting final touch to a wild weekend series between the intrastate rivals. Fourteen homers were hit during the three games, including a pair of grand slams.

Ben Broussard added a pinch-hit solo shot in the ninth. Cincinnati's bullpen has given up 42 homers this season, most in the majors.

A Cleveland bullpen that gave up five homers in the first two games finally dug in. ...

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