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Griffey's HR in 9th lifts Reds over Bucs (AP)

 
Ken Griffey Jr. hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning Monday night, rallying the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates with the 603rd home run of his career. Griffey connected off Matt Capps (1-3), who started the ninth with a 3-2 lead but couldn't get an out. David Ross opened with a double, and Griffey -- who got into the game as a defensive replacement in... (link)

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