Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto fell just short of his fourth complete game of the season Friday, in a 6-2 win over the Giants.
Cueto completed eight innings for the second start in a row, and got a chance to close it out this time. He was lifted after allowing two runs on three hits in 8 1/3 innings, while striking out three batters and walking two in the win.
Cueto has won three straight decisions since falling to .500 in early June, and is now 8-5 overall. He carries a National League-best 1.88 ERA into his next outing, set for Wednesday in San Diego.