#CdnTennis fans, we have a Grand Slam singles finalist.

PITTSBURGH -- Ahead in the count 2-0 with the game tied in the ninth inning, Todd Frazier figured there was only one type of pitch he was going to see. "I know he didnt want to walk me and put a guy on base," Frazier said. "I was looking to get a fastball I could handle and, fortunately, I was able to connect." Fraziers leadoff homer lifted Cincinnati to a 6-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night after the Reds bullpen blew a three-run lead. Fraziers team-leading 16th home run to centre field came off closer Jason Grilli (0-2) and gave the Reds their fifth win in six games. Cincinnati (34-35) also got within one game of .500 on its ninth try. "You cant fall behind the first guy you face, especially in a tie ballgame," Grilli said. "He dives over the plate. ... It just didnt work out." Frazier leads NL third basemen in homers, extra-base hits (31) and slugging percentage (.524). "Hes very confident now that he can be a major league player," Cincinnati manager Bryan Price said of Frazier, who is in his fourth season. "Hes been able to put home runs, RBIs, run production into one package." Billy Hamilton had three hits and two stolen bases for the Reds, while Joey Votto had two hits and three RBIs. Frazier, Brandon Phillips and Ryan Ludwick added two hits apiece. Hamilton is 8 for 13 in his last three games. Cincinnati is 5-2 and averaging 5.3 runs per game since Votto was activated from the disabled list after missing three weeks with a quadriceps strain. Logan Ondrusek (2-2) got four outs for the win. Aroldis Chapman pitched a scoreless ninth for his 12th save, getting Clint Barmes to fly out to the left-field fence with two runners on to end the game. "It was an interesting game in a lot of ways," Price said. "Both teams had their moments and we had to have some good things happen to win the game. It would have been nice if it were a little easier on the stomach." Prices stomach was certainly churning when left fielder Chris Heisey, a late-inning defensive replacement for Ludwick, had to race to the fence to catch Barmes drive. "It carried farther than I thought," Heisey said. "Fortunately, it stayed in the park." Josh Harrison matched a career high with four hits for the Pirates. He drove in two runs. Starling Marte, Ike Davis and Jordy Mercer added two hits apiece. Andrew McCutchen extended his hitting streak to 12 games but came up short of becoming the first Pittsburgh player to have multiple hits in nine straight games since Rennie Stennett in 1971. Gregory Polanco became the first Pirates player to have a hit in each of the first seven games of his career since Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente in 1955. The Pirates used a three-run seventh inning to tie the score at 5 on RBI singles by Davis, Russell Martin and Harrison. Cincinnati starter Johnny Cuetos hard luck continued as he gave up two runs in six innings of a no-decision. Cueto scattered seven hits and four walks, but the bullpen failed to hold a three-run lead for him. Despite a sparkling 1.92 ERA, Cueto is 6-5 through 15 starts. In two starts against the Pirates in April, he allowed one run and six hits in 18 innings. Pittsburghs Brandon Cumpton gave up three runs and eight hits in six innings after winning his previous two starts. NOTES: Pittsburgh 2B Neil Walker took batting practice and fielded grounders before the game for the first time since undergoing an appendectomy June 9. He is optimistic he will be ready to be activated from the disabled list June 24, the first day he is eligible. ... Pirates LHP Francisco Liriano is scheduled to play catch Thursday for the first time since sustaining a strained left oblique June 10 and going on the DL. ... Phillips string of 43 consecutive plate appearances without a strikeout, the longest active streak in the majors, ended when he fanned in the seventh. ... Cincinnati RHP Alfredo Simon (9-3, 2.95 ERA) opposes Pirates RHP Edinson Volquez (4-5, 3.89) on Wednesday night. Yasiel Puig Jersey . The outdoor event will be played on Dec. 31 between alumni of the New York Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers at Citizens Bank Park, the home of the Philadelphia Phillies. Rich Hill Jersey . Bjoerndalen, who had failed to win any major race for two years before Sochi, writes in a Facebook entry that he is "full of energy and inspiration" after winning the 10-kilometre sprint and mixed relay at last months Olympics. http://www.dodgersteamproshop.com/ . Manager Ryan Nelsen has confirmed Brazilian No. 1 Julio Cesar will be rested for Wednesdays first leg of the semifinal. That opens the door for Bendik, who started 33 games for Toronto last season. Chris Taylor Jersey . 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This cant happen without your support. #GenieArmy — Tennis Canada (@Tennis_Canada) July 3, 2014 BREAKING! Ottawa Senators acquire Genie Bouchard in exchange for 2015 First Round Pick and Erik Karlsson — The Sens Army (@TheSensArmy) July 3, 2014 Congrats to @geniebouchard on making Wimbledon final; good luck to @milosraonic in the semi. Canadian tennis history! pic.twitter.com/xHLta1Ccue — Hamilton Bulldogs (@BulldogsAHL) July 3, 2014 Congrats @geniebouchard on advancing to the @Wimbledon Final! #GenieArmy #Wimbledon2014 — Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) July 3, 2014 BAZINGA! Félicitations @geniebouchard! / Way to go Eugenie! #GenieArmy #GoCanadaGo — Canadiens Montré;al (@CanadiensMTL) July 3, 2014 Bouchard.dddddddddddd #GenieArmy — Ottawa REDBLACKS (@REDBLACKS) July 3, 2014 Bouchard always looking to move forward! Great attitude ! Halep great mover , great attitude! Young girls should be watching this match... — Kim Clijsters (@Clijsterskim) July 3, 2014 1st Canadian in a grand slam final is @geniebouchard! Making history #GenieArmy — Marielle Thompson (@bigairmar) July 3, 2014 Congratulations to @geniebouchard on reaching the #Wimbledon Final! Were DEFINITELY a part of #GenieArmy! — CFL Official Feed (@CFL) July 3, 2014 #TBT de la saison dernière / Last season #ThrowbackThursday #GenieArmy pic.twitter.com/oF7VDB5WFu — Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) July 3, 2014 Congratulations to @geniebouchard for making history. Canada will continue to cheer you on as you head to the #Wimbledon finals. #cdntennis — Stephen Harper (@pmharper) July 3, 2014 Couldnt be more proud of this phenomenal Canadian athlete. Congrats @geniebouchard on making your first Grand Slam final at #Wimbledon! — Justin Trudeau, MP (@JustinTrudeau) July 3, 2014 @geniebouchard want a little match. 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