Mike Minor searches for another win as Reds host Pirates

Veteran starter Mike Minor will try to keep a personal winning streak alive as the Cincinnati Reds host the Pittsburgh Pirates Monday night in the opener of a three-day, four-game series.

Minor (4-10, 5.70 ERA) has experienced a sharp change in fortunes since opening his first season in Cincinnati with a 1-10 mark to go with a 6.31 ERA over his first 13 starts.

In his last four starts, Minor is 3-0 with a 3.91 ERA, incl