The Arizona Diamondbacks blew a chance to sweep a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds and remain 5 1/2 games behind in the wild-card race.

Spencer Steer hit a three-run homer in Cincinnati’s five-run eighth inning, and the Reds avoided a sweep by topping the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-1.

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Geraldo Perdomo each homered and drove in three runs, Blaze Alexander also hit a home run and the Arizona Diamondbacks routed the Cincinnati Reds 10-1 on Saturday night

The Cincinnati Reds meet the Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday for the second game of their 3-game series at Chase Field.

BOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Diamondbacks will try to keep a four-game home win streak going when they take on the Cincinnati Reds. Arizona has a 64-66 record overall and a 34-31 record at home. The Diamondbacks are 50-11 in games when they have more hits than their opponents.

Spencer Steer crushes a three-run home run as the Reds defeat the Diamondbacks 6-1.

The Arizona Diamondbacks conclude a three-game series and a six-game homestand with a finale against the Cincinnati Reds at Chase Field.