CINCINNATI -- Jonathan Lucroy missed the two-strike pitch but got the call. His next swing produced a home run that sparked a big inning.Lucroys two-run homer started Milwaukees five-run third inning, and the Brewers rolled to a 9-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday night with their best offensive showing in nearly two months.The bottom two teams in the NL Central have split the first two games of their series.Lucroy connected off left-hander John Lamb (1-7) in the third as he continued taking advantage of the last-place Reds. The All-Star catcher is 14 for 31 (.452) against Cincinnati this season, with five of his 12 homers and 15 RBI.First, there was some controversy. Lucroy swung at a two-strike pitch that landed in the dirt, but plate umpire Quinn Wolcott heard a sound and called a foul tip, extending the at-bat. Replays indicated that Lucroy missed the ball, but the tip of his bat hit the plate, causing the sound. Lucroy initially thought his bat hit the ball but later realized hed hit only the plate.Reds manager Bryan Price immediately came out to argue but got nowhere.It was an honest mistake, Lucroy said. I dont blame (Price). I dont blame him at all. I really thought Id foul-tipped it. He (Wolcott) did, too. Thats one of those crazy things that happen during a game.When Price went out to change pitchers later during the long inning, he got into it again with the umpire, who gave him his third ejection of the season.There was more into it than that, and well leave it at that, Price said. Quinn does a great job. I have no problems with effort. We had a difference of opinion and it got out of hand.Lamb and reliever Keyvius Sampson needed 53 pitches to get through the inning as the Brewers sent 11 batters to the plate and piled up five hits, three walks and five runs for a 9-0 lead. Jimmy Nelson (6-7) faked a bunt and slapped a two-run single during the spurt.Thats something hes comfortable doing, his best offensive weapon, manager Craig Counsell said.The Brewers hadnt scored nine runs in a game since May 27, when they beat the Reds 9-5. Cincinnatis starting pitcher that game: Lamb.Hernan Perez also hit a two-run homer off Lamb, who gave up nine runs and nine hits. He left after the first five Brewers reached in the third inning. The left-hander has lost his last three starts, giving up 20 runs in 11 1/3 innings.Nelson gave up six hits and a pair of walks in seven shutout innings, emerging from his slump. He had been 0-4 with a 5.14 ERA in his last seven starts. Joey Votto had four of Cincinnatis nine hits.It felt good to be back to where I was early on, said Nelson, who has been working on pushing off harder with his legs during his delivery. My pitches seemed to have better life on them.Jonathan Villar had three of the Brewers 12 hits. Each of the top seven batters in the order scored.BREWERS MOVEMilwaukee optioned INF Yadiel Rivera to Triple-A after the game, opening a roster spot for RHP Zach Davies to be called up and start on Sunday.STATSThe eight-run margin of victory matched the Brewers biggest on the road this season. They won 10-2 at Miami on May 10. ... It was Vottos first four-hit game since April 15, 2014, against Pittsburgh. Hes had a career-high four hits 17 times.GIVEAWAYThe Reds gave away Zack Cozart bobbleheads. The shortstop went 0 for 3 but made a diving catch.TRAINERS ROOMBrewers: Perez fouled a ball off his left foot and came out of the game an inning later. He was sent for precautionary X-rays.Reds: 2B Brandon Phillips was out of the lineup with a strained right calf, injured during a swing in Friday nights game.UP NEXTBrewers: Davies (6-4) has gone 6-1 with a 3.24 ERA in his last 12 starts. 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Green is first up on this seasons Revis Island itinerary.While Darrelle Revis is looking forward to the season-opening showdown, the New York Jets might make defending the Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver a group excursion.Thats just one of many matchups, coach Todd Bowles said. Its a team effort, and weve got to pick our spots, and Im sure they have to pick their spots. Its not even about Revis and Green. Its about us against them.Still, how the Jets handle Green on Sunday will get lots of attention -- particularly how often he and Revis end up going one-on-one against each other.Green led the Bengals with 86 catches and 1,297 yards receiving last season, and joined Randy Moss as the only players in NFL history with five or more consecutive 1,000-yard seasons to begin their career.Uh, every challenge possible, Revis said when asked how difficult Green is to face. Ive definitely got a lot of respect for the guy.Thats high praise from a player who has long been considered a shutdown cornerback, and one of the best to have played his position.The last time the two squared off was in 2014, when Green caught four passes for 64 yards with Revis -- playing for New England -- defending him, before the cornerback left with a hamstring issue.Hes one of the top receivers in the league, Revis said. He definitely is.Thats why the Jets might take a different approach with Green by giving Revis safety help with Calvin Pryor and/or Marcus Gilchrist.As we look at it, it wont just be Revis, itll be a lot of people, defensive coordinator Kacy Rodgers said. A.J. is a tremendous player. We have to have 11 sets of eyes kind of knowing where he is. In looking at the way were playing, its not necessarily a 1-on-1 matchup that way.That doesnt mean, however, that there wont be some moments Sunday when its simply Green vs. Revis. But sharing the load is certainly OK with Revis.I think the game plan this week is very comfortable for everybody, Revis said. I think were going to try to switch things up a little bit this week for us to maybe just wear their key guys on offense down a little bit.That approach, according to Revis, could make the Jets defense less predictable.Its a lot of confusion, it could be, and it will be to our benefit, he said. Thats one of the things, comingg into this week, were trying to accomplish.ddddddddddddWhile Revis is still regarded as one of the NFLs top cornerbacks, the mystique that surrounded his weekly shutdowns of teams No. 1 receivers -- which prompted the Revis Island nickname -- is perhaps not as strong as it once was.The respect remains, though. But theres also the reality that Revis is now 31 and perhaps a slight step slower than he was a few years ago.Its going to be a good matchup, Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton said. Were going to trust that our guys going to win, and thats the mindset you have to have. When you have one of the best receivers in the league, thats what you expect from him. Thats what A.J. expects from himself, and we wouldnt want anything less.Revis still relies on an impeccable work ethic and his smarts to put himself in great position while defending receivers. In fact, the numbers-crunching site ProFootballFocus.com rated Revis the No. 1 cornerback last season in terms of completion percentage when targeted at just 44.2 percent -- more than 2 points better than Arizonas Patrick Peterson (46.8 percent).But a wrist injury early last season sapped Revis ability to jam receivers at the line of scrimmage, one of the strengths of his game. Then, some younger and faster receivers had big games against him in Buffalos Sammy Watkins and Houstons DeAndre Hopkins.That caused the doubts about Revis to begin seeping in to some fans and media. Opponents, however, know better.Hes so instinctive, Dalton said. Hell give you different looks, hell play off, hell press, hes got great ball skills. Just his understanding of routes and concepts is what makes him such a good player. His instincts are some of the best out there.Revis wrist is healthy again, and the star cornerback has seen a difference being able to play in bump-and-run coverage in training camp and the preseason.Its definitely good to feel good and be able to strike at the line of scrimmage and be able to jam guys, Revis said. For me, it took time and patience, and now Im finally at a point where I can actually do that.---AP NFL website: http://www.pro32.ap.org and AP NFL coverage on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '