For the Reds, the long-awaited explosion came last ... But for a team that has been carried so far by their pitching, the offensive surge is an encouraging sign of things to come.

Noelvi Marte hit a two-run homer as Cincinnati continued an offensive surge that began when it hit the road on April 18. The Reds are 5-3 and batting .319 with 15 homers -- including at least one ...