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Reds clinch NL Central title behind Bruce's HR

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Jay Bruce's 34th homer put the Reds ahead to stay, and they made good on their second chance to win the NL Central title by beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-0 on Saturday without manager Dusty Baker.

MLB.com

Dodgers left fielder Shane Victorino was out of the lineup for a second game Saturday, but his injured left wrist was improved, manager Don Mattingly said.

MLB.com

Clayton Kershaw spent Saturday preparing as if he will be the Dodgers' starting pitcher in Sunday's series finale against the Reds.