Cincinnati, OH (Sports Network) - Even though Charlie Sheen was in attendance, the Cincinnati Reds could not continue their winning ways as A.J. Burnett and the Pittsburgh Pirates took the finale of their three-game set, 6-2.

Burnett (14-3), who tossed a one-hitter in his last outing, was dominant once again. The right-hander held the Reds to a pair of runs on three hits and three walks while striking out seven in 8 2/3 innings. Burnett has won four straight decisions and 13 of his last 14.

Starling Marte delivered the decisive blow, a two-run triple in the fourth inning, to push the Pirates past the Reds and avoid the sweep. It was Marte's first career triple.

Andrew McCutchen blasted a solo home run in the ninth inning, his 23rd of the season and first since July 17, a span which lasted 58 at-bats.

Drew Stubbs homered and scored twice for the Reds, who had won 15 of 16 coming into the game.

Homer Bailey (9-7) picked up his first loss since June 27 after getting roughed up for his second straight start. Bailey, who gave up six runs in 3 2/3 frames on Tuesday, was tagged for four runs on nine hits and a walk in 3 2/3 innings in the setback.

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