ATLANTA — Freddie Freeman hit for the cycle, Chase d’Arnaud had a bases-loaded single in the 13th inning to cap a three-run rally and the Atlanta Braves beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-8 on Wednesday night.
The Reds took an 8-6 lead in the 13th on Jose Peraza’s bases-loaded walk with two outs and Joey Votto’s run-scoring single off Alexi Ogando (2-1), the Braves’ ninth pitcher.
Alfredo Simon (2-7) gave up five hits and a walk in the 13th. Adonis Garcia and Nick Markakis opened the inning with singles, Jace Peterson hit a run-scoring double and Tyler Flowers added a tying single. An intentional walk to Erick Aybar loaded the bases before d’Arnaud’s fly ball fell in center field.
Freeman became the first Brave to hit for the cycle since Mark Kotsay against the Cubs on Aug. 14, 2008. He is also the first to do it in the majors this season.
Cincinnati Reds catcher Ramon Cabrera, right, waits to tag Atlanta Braves’ Ender Inciarte, (11) out at home plate on a fielders choice by shortstop Jose Peraza who fielded a hit by Adonis Garcia during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 15, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
http://www.limaohio.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/54/2016/06/web1_110907451-3c3dfdce8f6e42f88cb1e0ed96288251.jpgCincinnati Reds catcher Ramon Cabrera, right, waits to tag Atlanta Braves’ Ender Inciarte, (11) out at home plate on a fielders choice by shortstop Jose Peraza who fielded a hit by Adonis Garcia during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 15, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Atlanta Braves’ Freddie Freeman scores on a Jace Peterson ground ball to third base as Cincinnati Reds catcher Ramon Cabrera dives to attempt a tag during the third inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 15, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
http://www.limaohio.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/54/2016/06/web1_110907451-4c98f2b0a25943189dcfb7fc35105184.jpgAtlanta Braves’ Freddie Freeman scores on a Jace Peterson ground ball to third base as Cincinnati Reds catcher Ramon Cabrera dives to attempt a tag during the third inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 15, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Atlanta Braves’ Freddie Freeman is congratulated in the dugout after scoring against the Cincinnati Reds during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 15, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
http://www.limaohio.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/54/2016/06/web1_110907451-ce3b6e04c3814e69a6a8d718eb25a4f9.jpgAtlanta Braves’ Freddie Freeman is congratulated in the dugout after scoring against the Cincinnati Reds during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, June 15, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis)
