Recap: Barnhart, Harvey lead Reds to win over first-place Diamondbacks

Turns out the Cincinnati Reds can win baseball games against first-place teams with a starting lineup that includes Dilson Herrera, Phillip Ervin, Brandon Dixon and Curt Casali. The Reds have won the series against the Arizona Diamondbacks and go for the sweep tomorrow at 1:10 p.m. before hosting Cleveland for three games.

Cincinnati Reds 6(52-65) • Arizona Diamondbacks 3 (64-54)

Matt Harvey pitched seven innings for the first time in 34 starts, dating back to April 27, 2017. Harvey hasn’t gone more than 7 innings since July 2015. His fastball tonight hit 96-97 mph and Harvey’s breaking pitches were effective. He gave up a 2-run homer in the 4th inning. Harvey struck out seven and walked one.…