HRs prove costly for Castillo as Reds drop finale

Castillo strikes out Goldschmidt CINCINNATI -- The difference between an exemplary Sunday afternoon vs. the D-backs and a strong performance for Reds starter Luis Castillo proved to be two fastballs over the plate. Castillo allowed a three-run home run in the first inning and a two-run homer in the sixth, accounting for the five earned runs he gave up during a 9-2 Reds loss to Arizona at Great American Ball Park to prevent a three-game series sweep.

Castillo lasted 5 2/3 innings with five hits, one walk and seven strikeouts.

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A leadoff single and a one-out walk in the first inning preceded Castillo striking out A.J. Pollock for the second out. He was one strike from…