Reds on cusp of playoffs, set for series with Pirates

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The playoff-hungry Cincinnati Reds are playing their best baseball at the right time, and they hope that continues Tuesday night against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates as the two teams open a three-game set.

It marks the final three home games for the Reds (80-76), who have won five straight and have caught the New York Mets fo