--RHP Edinson Volquez allowed one hit in each of his last two starts, the first time a Reds pitcher has done that since LHP Ron Villone did it in 1999 -- one hit in each of two successive starts while pitching at least five innings. 

The Reds continued to have problems with the bat, hitting only . 

Left fielder Chris Dickerson still isn't sure whether he suffered his fifth concussion when he collided heads Monday with Houston shortstop Miguel Tejada in a play at second base. 

The Pittsburgh Pirates' pitching staff has been among baseball's biggest early surprises, posting the majors' best ERA as the calendar turns from April to May. 

Nate McLouth's return to the lineup wasn't enough for thePirates to reverse their offensive woes. 

Two batters faced, two runners on. 

CINCINNATI - The Louisville Bats played an 11 a. 

THEPhillies and Rays shared the World Series spotlight last autumn. 

The Reds continued to have problems with the bat, hitting only . 

--INF/OF Jerry Hairston Jr. 

Second baseman Brandon Phillips hadn't missed an inning this season before Wednesday, when he was held out of the starting lineup. 

? Milwaukee Brewers All-Star outfielder Ryan Braun, who publicly griped about being plunked byPirates pitcher Jeff Karstens in the series opener, didn't fare well againstPirates starter Ian Snell on Wednesday. 

Astros update 

ARLINGTON - Admit it, you think it was a mistake to promote Derek Holland to the big leagues after one start in Triple-A. 

The Cincinnati Reds finally found an answer to their struggles at home against a division rival.