CINCINNATI (Interstat) — Oneil Cruz hit a two-run homer during a four-run second inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates held on to beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-2 on Tuesday night at Great American Ball Park. The loss was a setback for the Reds, who entered the game tied for the National League’s final wild-card spot. Elly De La Cruz hit a two-run homer for Cincinnati in the bottom of the second, but that was all the offense the Reds could muster. Pirates starter Johan Oviedo struck out seven over 4 2/3 innings. Hunter Barco earned the win in relief, and Dennis Santana recorded his 15th save. Brady Singer took the loss for Cincinnati. The announced attendance was 29,847.