NL wild-card hopefuls meet as Giants, Reds open key set

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Two teams seeking consistency in a tight National League wild-card race open a key three-game weekend series on Friday night when the San Francisco Giants visit the Cincinnati Reds.

The Reds went 13-11 in July but are still treading water in the NL wild-card race. At 52-56, the Reds are eighth,with the top three teams qualifying for the postseason.

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