Reds, Brewers bring hot lineups into weekend series

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Two teams that experienced power surges on the road will square off when the visiting Cincinnati Reds and National League Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers open a three-game series Friday night.

The Brewers are coming off a three-game sweep of the host Atlanta Braves in which they scored 34 runs, rapped out 52 hits and hit eight home runs.

Milwaukee became the first team with