Bruce, Edmonds, Stubbs hit home runs, Reds beat Astros to increase NL Central lead

Bruce, Edmonds, Stubbs homer, Reds beat Astros

HOUSTON — Jay Bruce, Jim Edmonds and Drew Stubbs hit home runs and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Houston Astros 11-1 Saturday to increase their lead in the NL Central.

The Reds opened a seven-game edge over second-place St. Louis. Cincinnati stopped a six-game road losing streak.

Bronson Arroyo (16-10) pitched four-hit ball for six innings, striking out five and walking one.

Bruce’s homer highlighted a four-run fifth as the Reds took a 7-1 lead.