Cubs offense explodes with three home runs in victory over Reds

CINCINNATI — With his high leg kick and below-the-radar breaking balls, Bronson Arroyo showed the Cubs a little old-style pitching. Who needs to throw 90 mph to beat the World Series champions? The 40-year-old righty gave his best performance yet in his long comeback from elbow problems, pitching three-hit ball over six innings on Sunday, and the Cincinnati Reds salvaged a 7-5 victory . Arroyo worked fast, varied the angles of his deliveries, and kept `em guessing with his minimalist pitches. “I’m happy for him, to see him back up,” Chicago catcher Miguel Montero said. “He’s a tough pitcher to face. Obviously he’s throwing below hitting speed right now.” Arroyo (2-2) needed more than two years