Cameron homers in 6-run fifth inning, Brewers’ bats wake up in 9-5 win over Reds

Brewers’ bats wake up in 9-5 win over Reds

MILWAUKEE — Mike Cameron hit a go-head two-run homer in a six-run fifth inning, waking up the Milwaukee Brewers’ latent offense in a 9-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday.

Cincinnati was without offensive standout Joey Votto, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list with stress-related issues believed to be linked to his ongoing struggles with an inner-ear infection — although club officials were hesitant to go into detail about the situation.

But pitching was the Reds’ biggest problem Saturday, especially in a fifth inning that at times seemed like it might last all night.