The Reds rout the Pirates, 11 – 3, behind the slugging of rookie Robin Jennings. Jennings hits his first major league homer, a grand slam, in the 7-run 4th and adds a bases-loaded triple for seven RBIs.

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On August 31, 2001 — The Reds rout the Pirates, 11 – 3, behind the slugging of rookie Robin Jennings. Jennings hits his first major league homer, a grand slam, in the 7-run 4th and adds a bases-loaded triple for seven RBIs.

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