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Reese Olson flirts with another no-hitter as Tigers slam Reds

Detroit — There's a level of intrigue these days when Reese Olson pitches.

The rookie right-hander carried a no-hitter past the fifth inning for a second straight start, helping the Tigers to an 8-2 victory over Cincinnati on Thursday at Comerica Park.

Olson didn't allow a hit until Reds designated hitter Jake Fraley led off the sixth inning with a single to center. Olson would induce Nick Martini into a double play, but Spencer Steer hit his 21st home run with two outs, cutting the Tigers' lead to 3-1 before Olson finished the inning.

BOX SCORE: Tigers 8, Reds 2

Tigers' Matt Vierling, right, celebrates his grand slam with Tyler Nevin (18) and Parker Meadows (22) against the Reds in the eighth inning on Thursday.

Will Vest relieved Olson to begin the seventh inning.