Cincinnati Reds (58-74) at Houston Astros (66-66), 8:05 p.m.

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The Houston Astros will try to continue their dominant edge over the National League Central-rival Cincinnati Reds tonight, when both clubs meet for the first of three straight games at Minute Maid Park.

Recap: Houston vs. Cincinnati

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Ryan Hanigan hit the go-ahead homer in the eighth and Bronson Arroyo pitched a complete game, as the Reds beat the Astros, 2-1, in the middle contest of a three-game set.

Arroyo, Hanigan lead Reds to 2-1 win over Astros

By CHRIS DUNCAN

Bronson Arroyo pitched Cincinnati's first complete game of the season and Ryan Hanigan hit a solo homer that would have probably drawn an instant replay review in the Reds' 2-1 win over the Houston Astros on Tuesday night.

Reds right-hander Johnny Cueto has strained elbow

Johnny Cueto has a strained right elbow and will miss at least one start for the Cincinnati Reds. Cueto lasted only three innings in a 4-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, leaving with soreness in his pitching arm.

Rockies 4Reds 3 (12)

Errors open door for Rockies; Reds fall 4-3 in 12th

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DENVER — In a game that featured nearly everything, Omar Quintanilla finally gave it an ending.

Reds' Cueto will miss next start with elbow strain

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Cincinnati Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto left Sunday's game against the Colorado Rockies after the third inning because of soreness in his right triceps tendon.

Recap: Colorado vs. Cincinnati

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Omar Quintanilla hit a game-ending home run in the 12th inning to propel the Colorado Rockies to a 4-3 comeback victory over the Cincinnati Reds in the rubber match of a three-game series.

Quintanilla homers in 12th as Rockies beat Reds

Omar Quintanilla homered with one out in the 12th inning and the Colorado Rockies took advantage of five Cincinnati errors to beat the Reds 4-3 on Sunday.

Cincinnati Reds (57-73) at Colorado Rockies (60-71), 3:05 p.m.

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Red-hot right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez looks for a second straight success against Cincinnati today when the Colorado Rockies host the Reds in the finale of a three-game weekend series at Coors Field.

Rockies 7, Reds 6

Bullpen fails Volquez

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DENVER — Matt Holliday hit a three-run double that highlighted a seventh-inning rally, sending the Colorado Rockies over the Cincinnati Reds 7-6 Saturday night.

Holliday's 3-run double rallies Rockies past Reds

Matt Holliday hit a three-run double that highlighted a seventh-inning rally, sending the Colorado Rockies over the Cincinnati Reds 7-6 Saturday night.

Reds 8, Rockies 5

Harang wins for first time since June 13

Associated Press

DENVER — Brandon Phillips homered and Aaron Harang pitched out of a bases-loaded jam to get his first win in more than two months as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Colorado Rockies 8-5 on Friday night.

Recap: Colorado vs. Cincinnati

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Aaron Harang got his first win since June 13 and the Reds outlasted the Colorado Rockies, 8-5, in the opening game of a weekend series at Coors Field.

Cincinnati Reds (57-72) at Colorado Rockies (59-71), 8:05 p.m.

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The Livan Hernandez experiment continues into its third phase tonight, when the Colorado Rockies host the Cincinnati Reds in the initial game of a three-game weekend series at Coors Field in Denver.

Cubs 3, Reds 2

Zambrano homers in win over Reds

By Rick Gano

CHICAGO — Carlos Zambrano delivered a heated first-inning lecture to someone he knew would listen — himself. Upset after giving up a four-pitch walk to leadoff batter Chris Dickerson, Zambrano calmed down, regrouped and got out of the inning.

Reds can't get past Zambrano, Cubs

By RICK GANO

Carlos Zambrano earned his 13th victory on the fourth try and also homered Thursday to lift the Chicago Cubs to a 3-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds

Arroyo pitches Reds to 2-1 win over Cubs

By RICK GANO

Bronson Arroyo allowed three hits and a run in seven strong innings Wednesday night, and the Cincinnati Reds cooled off the Chicago Cubs with a 2-1 victory.

Recap: Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati

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Bronson Arroyo and Ted Lilly allowed a combined five hits in their seven-inning starts, but it was Jolbert Cabrera's sacrifice fly in the seventh inning that plated the game-winner as Cincinnati edged Chicago, 2-1, in the middle installment of a three-game series.

Reds leaders urge patience in letter to fans

By Dan Sewell

Dear fans: Please be patient. The Cincinnati Reds explain why they traded stars Ken Griffey Jr. and Adam Dunn and ask for patience in a letter sent to fans this week.

Cincinnati Reds (56-71) at Chicago Cubs (77-49), 2:20 p.m.

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Lefty Ted Lilly can reverse the result of his lone loss in 10 starts when the Chicago Cubs host the Cincinnati Reds in the middle test of a three-game series tonight at Wrigley Field.

Reds place Hairston on DL

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The Cincinnati Reds placed infielder Jerry Hairston Jr. on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday with a strained right hamstring.

Cubs 5, Reds 0

Harden fans 10, Cubs shut out Reds 5-0

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CHICAGO — Rich Harden's been as good — maybe even better — than the Chicago Cubs expected when they acquired him in a trade from Oakland six weeks ago.

Recap: Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati

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Rich Harden dominated for seven innings, and the Cubs tagged the Cincinnati bullpen for four runs in the eighth as Chicago downed the Reds, 5-0, in the opener of a three-game set.

Cincinnati Reds (55-70) at Chicago Cubs (76-48), 8:05 p.m.

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Worst visits first tonight at Wrigley Field when a pair of National League Central rivals get together for the first of a three-game series.

Recap: Cincinnati vs. St. Louis

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Edinson Volquez hurled seven innings of shutout ball and the Cincinnati Reds salvaged the final contest of a three- game series with a 7-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.

Top pick chooses Reds over college or A-rod

By Joe Kay

CINCINNATI — Yonder Alonso had three options right at his fingertips as the deadline for signing a contract with Cincinnati approached.

Recap: Cincinnati vs. St. Louis

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Albert Pujols hit two of St. Louis' four home runs and finished with three hits, as the Cardinals pounded Cincinnati, 9-3, in the second of three games with the Reds.

Volquez helps Reds snap Cardinals' win streak at 4

By JOE KAY

A revived Edinson Volquez pitched seven shutout innings and traded up-and-in fastballs with counterpart Kyle Lohse on Sunday, leading the Cincinnati Reds to a 7-3 victory that ended the St. Louis Cardinals' four-game winning streak.

St. Louis Cardinals (70-56) at Cincinnati Reds (54-70), 1:10 p.m.

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St. Louis' Joel Pineiro can stay perfect for his career against Cincinnati tonight when the Cardinals visit the Reds for the second test of a three-game series at Great American Ball Park.

Reds bring Votto back from bereavement list

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The Cincinnati Reds reinstated first baseman Joey Votto from the bereavement list Saturday. Adam Rosales, who was brought up at the time Votto took the leave, was optioned to Triple-A Louisville.