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SAN DIEGO -- Homer Bailey completed his long road back to the majors with his first victory in nearly two years.Bailey threw 5 2/3 solid innings in his first start this season, pitching the Cincinnati Reds past the San Diego Padres 3-2.Bailey (1-0) returned from forearm and elbow surgeries and allowed two runs, four hits and three walks. He retired 14 consecutive batters during one stretch and had six strikeouts. Injuries limited Bailey to just two starts last season.The most satisfying part of his outing?The Reds winning, said Bailey, victorious for the first time since Aug. 7, 2014.He was really crisp, Reds manager Bryan Price said. They got to him a little in the first inning but the next four innings he was really locked in, making quality pitches with his fastball and slider. I couldnt be happier after his first start.The Reds took the three-game series and completed their first winning road trip (4-2) since 2014. Despite being in the NL Central cellar, Cincinnati has won five straight series and six of their past seven.That feels good and it doesnt matter where you are in the standings, Price said.Tony Cingrani worked the ninth for his 13th save in 18 chances.But Sunday belonged to Bailey.The most gratifying thing was walking out there and seeing some very familiar faces ... all the guys, Bailey said. It was great to be back out there with your teammates. Ive been watching them for about a year and a half and wanting to be out there and to see those guys. Well, they have always had my back.Paul Clemens (1-2) made his second start with the Padres but was forced to exit after 4 2/3 innings because of a sore back. Clemens, a June waiver pickup from the Marlins, was charged with two runs on four hits and a walk. He tied a career high with five strikeouts.I dont see myself missing any time, Clemens said. Im not here to be hurt.The Padres loaded the bases with one out in the eighth, but reliever Michael Lorenzen fanned Jabari Blash and Christian Bethancourt flied out.The Padres closed the gap to 3-2 in the sixth, Baileys most stressful inning, when Alexi Amaristas one-out single preceded three straight walks. Amarista was thrown out trying to score on a wild pitch.After the third walk to Blash, a disappointed Bailey let his guard down and Wil Myers swiped home without a throw. Bailey was then lifted after 89 pitches.I saw that (Bailey) would turn his back on a lot of close calls, Myers said. And I knew that if he walked (Blash) that he might turn his back again.Blake Wood relieved Bailey and retired Bethancourt looking to end the threat.The Reds took a 2-1 edge in the second, thanks to some power from an unlikely source.Eugenio Suarez singled and Jose Peraza followed with a home run into the second deck of the Western Metal Supply Co., building. The 424-foot shot was Perazas first of his career.Peraza had been working on using the middle of the field, but during Sundays voluntary batting practice he was lining the ball to left. Still, when he produced his majestic home run, Price was surprised.I couldnt believe it was Peraza hitting the ball to left field like that, Price said.TRAINERS ROOMPadres: RHP Erik Johnson (right elbow) is expected to miss the rest of the season. While hoping to avoid surgery, his rehabilitation will linger into the offseason.UP NEXTReds: RHP Dan Straily (6-6, 3.84) will make his first career start against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday. Straily has produced quality starts in each of his last five appearances. He leads the Reds in innings pitched (122), strikeouts (97) and quality starts (12).Padres: RHP Jarred Cosart (0-1, 5.95) will make his debut with the Padres against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers. 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The Western Bulldogs produced one of their greatest finals performances to beat West Coast by 47 points in Thursday nights AFL elimination final at Domain Stadium.?Written off by most pundits heading into the match, the Bulldogs unleashed a blistering opening half to set up the 14.15 (99) to 7.10 (52) rout.The Bulldogs will meet the loser of Friday nights Hawthorn-Geelong qualifier in a blockbuster semi-final next week.But there was an element of heartbreak for the Bulldogs, who appear set to be without midfielder Lin Jong for the rest of the finals series.Jong burst into tears on the bench after injuring his right shoulder while being tackled into the ground by Jeremy McGovern in the second quarter.West Coast hadnt lost a home final since going down to Collingwood in 2007 in extra time.And they were expected to make light work of a Bulldogs outfit who had lost their past seven matches in Perth - including a shock 20-point loss just 11 days earlier to Fremantle.But the Bulldogs tore up the script to leave the 42,079 crowd shell shocked.We dont put a ceiling on what we can achieve this year. If we play like that, who knows how far we can go?Bulldogs veteran Matthew Boyd said after the match. Both sides took punts on the injury front that appeared to backfire early.Eagles ruckman Scott Lycett, who had been battling a left knee injury since midway through the season, hobbled to the bench in the 24th minute after laying a strong tackle.And stand-in Bulldogs skipper Easton Wood, who missed his sides recent loss to Fremantle, re-injured his ankle just minutes later.Both players were able to return to the field, but they failed to yield much influence on the match.Two costly turnovers in defence gifted West Coast the opening two goals of the contest.But from there, the Bulldogs stamped their authority, booting the next seven goals to open up a 31-pooint lead midway through the second quarter.ddddddddddddWest Coast players were simply stunned by the onslaught, and their decision making suffered.Eagles forward Jack Darling should have ended the run of Bulldogs goals when he marked just 15m out from goal.But with a teammate nearby, Darling decided to play on - only to be tackled immediately by Matt Suckling.Star Bulldogs midfielder Marcus Bontempelli had just six disposals to his name at halftime courtesy of a tight-checking job by West Coasts Mark Hutchings.But the Eagles were off the boil in the midfield, lacking the clinical edge that had netted them recent wins over GWS, Hawthorn and Adelaide.The Eagles trailed by 24 points at halftime, and the margin continued to swell in the third quarter as the Bulldogs run-and-stun game plan netted big rewards.And the Bulldogs were also resolute in defence, with Joel Hamling restricting Coleman medallist Josh Kennedy to just two goals - with one of those coming in the final minute of the match.SNAPSHOT OF THE WEST COAST-WESTERN BULLDOGS AFL ELIMINATION FINAL: * Western Bulldogs 14.15 (99) bt West Coast Eagles 7.10 (52) at Domain Stadium in Perth* Key moment: Eagle Jack Darling took a mark deep in the forward line against the momentum in the second quarter. A goal from a set-shot looked certain but he played on, was tackled and caught holding the ball. It wasnt West Coasts night* Key quote: We dont put a ceiling on what we can achieve this year. If we play like that, who knows how far we can go? - Matthew Boyd (Western Bulldogs)* Injuries: Lin Jong (shoulder), Scott Lycett (knee)* Whats next?: Next week, the Bulldogs play the loser of Friday nights Hawthorn-Geelong qualifying final. The Eagles season is overMORE TO COME. ' ' '