--1B Joey Votto's 72 RBIs are the eighth most by a rookie in club history, 34 shy of the club record set by Frank McCormick in 1938.
--RHP Aaron Harang (4-16) goes after his sixth consecutive quality start (six or more innings, three or fewer earned runs) Wednesday against the Cardinals. He has won one of the five previous quality starts, a stretch that includes three losses and a no-decision. --RHP Francisco Cordero has not allowed a run in his last 11 appearances. He has recorded a save in each of his last four appearances.
--OF Jay Bruce is one of 10 Reds players who have made their major league debuts this season, joining RHP Johnny Cueto, INF Paul Janish, LHP Daniel Ray Herrera, RHP Daryl Thompson, INF Adam Rosales, OF Chris Dickerson, RHP Ramon Ramirez, C/IF/OF Wilkin Castillo and RHP Josh Roenicke.
--C Paul Bako, a 12-year veteran, has made 94 appearances, two shy of his career best. The team is 41-43 during his 88 starts.
BY THE NUMBERS: 11 -- Walk-off wins, the most of any team in the majors through Sept. 12.
QUOTE TO NOTE: "It's great to see our players getting after it, staying in games, winning them late, especially against contending teams." -- Manager Dusty Baker, after the Reds won three straight games in their last at-bats against contenders, the Cubs and Brewers.
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