Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen went 2 for 4 from the plate Monday, including a two-run home run, in Pittsburgh's 5-2 loss to the Reds.
McCutchen started 0 for 2 in the game, but rallied late. After a single in the sixth, McCutchen ripped a two-run homer to center field off reliever Kevin Gregg in the eighth inning to tie the game at 2.
"He has a comfort zone here," Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said. "He's hit some big homers late."
However, Todd Frazier broke the tie in the bottom half of the inning with a three-run shot.