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CINCINNATI, Ohio -- Before the game, Dusty Baker didnt know who his closer would be. The Cincinnati Reds managers eventual choice turned out just right. Sam LeCure overcame two ninth-inning hits and earned the save in the Reds 2-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday. Shin-Soo Choo scored the decisive run in the eighth inning on Arizonas fourth wild pitch of the game. Choo scored both Cincinnati runs, helping the Reds to their third win in the four-game series. Cincinnati (73-55) improved to a season-high 18 games over .500 and increased its lead over Arizona to seven games in the race for the National Leagues second wild-card playoff spot. Choo singled to lead off the eighth against reliever Eury De La Rosa (0-1) and moved to second when De La Rosas pickoff attempt rolled away from first baseman Paul Goldschmidt. Todd Frazier sacrificed Choo to third, and Choo scored when ball four to Joey Votto was a wild pitch. Mat Latos (13-4) went eight innings and earned the win, despite getting sick before he took the mound. In his previous three starts, Latos had received only five runs of offensive support. Baker was forced to use his closer Aroldis Chapman for two innings Wednesday night, making him unavailable Thursday. So LeCure was given the chance to earn his first major league save. "Sam is our utility guy," Baker said. "He can go long or short. He has a lot of guts." Latos made the most of two runs on Thursday, allowing just one run and five hits to Arizona. Latos struck out seven, didnt walk anyone, and hit one batter with a pitch. "I was sick right before the first inning," said Latos, who couldnt even keep water down. "I was sick again in the fifth inning. Its gone now but I didnt have anything left in the tank." Latos managed to save the bullpen. "Latos gave us what we wanted," Baker said. "A security guard told me he was vomiting underneath the stands." Arizona starter Trevor Cahill, in his second start since coming off the disabled list, allowed four hits and one run. He walked three, struck out seven and threw three wild pitches -- all in the third inning. "He struggled that inning," Arizona manager Kirk Gibson said. "They scored two runs on four wild pitches and an error. Its very frustrating, disappointing." Cahill allowed two hits but still faced the minimum 12 batters over his final four innings, with help from a caught stealing and a double-play ball. In the third, the Reds put runners on second and third with one out. Brandon Phillips cashed in the opportunity with a run-scoring groundout for a 1-0 lead. Cahill entered the game with 11 wild pitches this season, and now has a major league-high 14. The Diamondbacks took a more conventional route in getting even 1-1 in fourth. Adam Eaton and Goldschmidt led off with singles, Arizonas first hits off of Latos. Martin Prado hit into a double play, but Aaron Hill rapped a sharp one-hopper that third baseman Frazier couldnt handle. Hill was credited with a run-scoring infield hit. LeCure told himself he needed three outs like any other inning. "I didnt want to even let myself think of being the closer. I knew there was a possibility," LeCure said. "Chapman is our closer but I did tell him to watch out." Baker selected LeCure because he is fearless. "He doesnt have the best stuff, but hes not afraid," Baker said. "Sam was the best man. He knows how to pitch. I knew he wouldnt get rattled if there were runners on." NOTES: Cincinnati RHP Jonathan Broxton is expected to have surgery after he was placed on the disabled list with a strained right forearm. ... The Reds moved RHP Johnny Cueto to the 60-day disabled list to open a roster spot for RHP Nick Christiani, who was called up from Triple-A Louisville. ... Arizona C Miguel Montero was 1-for-2 with a double and a walk. 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New Zealand kept Australia tryless for the second game on end, but had to work hard for their 29-3 womens rugby Test win in Auckland on Wednesday.After running in 11 tries in beating the Wallaroos 67-3 on Saturday, the Black Ferns had to work hard for their five-try win at QBE Stadium.Australia took an early hit when winger Cobie-Jane Morgan appeared to make remarks which earned the ire of referee Helen OReilly.The Black Ferns took quick advantage of Morgans yellow card, Sarah Goss fending off Australian flanker Grace Hamilton from an attacking lineout to dive over in the fifth minute.The Wallaroos answered with a penalty from five-eighth Ash Hewson soon after but Toko Natua, replacing injured prop Pip Love, restored the margin when she barrelled over in the 14th minute.Showing more cohesion and drive up front, the Australians worked their way back into the match, building phases and coming within a metre of scoring after 25 minutes.The Black Ferns defence held strong, the Kiwis working their way back downfield where they looked to have scored again only for Kendra Cocksedge to lose the baall in a strong tackle from Morgan.ddddddddddddew Zealands powerful scrum earned a turnover soon after, winger Renee Wickcliffe dancing through the Australian line defence before quick ball from halfback Cocksedge found Honey Hireme for the try.Ahead 17-3 at halftime, the New Zealanders struggled to add to their tally after the restart, particularly after losing skipper and hooker Fiaoo Faamausili to a 54th minute yellow card for losing her feet at the breakdown.Sevens star Portia Woodman broke the drought in the 62nd minute, set up by a long skip pass from Cocksedge after quick hands from Hazel Tubic and Kelly Brazier.Staunch Australian defence continued to keep the New Zealanders under pressure, but the Kiwis broke through again in the 72nd minute when Saturdays four-try hero Selica Winiata burst through from long range for the Black Ferns fifth and final try.The Black Ferns now leave for Europe for matches against Canada, Ireland and world champions England. 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