One problem that plagued the Reds last season was impatience at the plate -- not taking walks, and swinging at bad pitches. 

--CF Willy Taveras, acquired to become the ignition switch atop the batting order, has hit safely in five of his first seven games and scored at least one run in six of those seven games. 

The lower third of the order produced nothing for the team in the first week of the season, with No. 

Outfield was supposed to be an area of strength for the Yankees. 

Given the strength of their lineup, the Milwaukee Brewers knew it was only a matter of time before they'd have the kind of offensive outburst they're capable of putting together. 

Given the strength of their lineup, the Milwaukee Brewers knew it was only a matter of time before they'd have the kind of offensive outburst they're capable of putting together. 

INSIDE PITCH 

Much to the surprise of nearly everyone who witnessed it,MilwaukeeBrewers second baseman Rickie Weeks escaped with only slight swelling and soreness after being struck on the jaw by a pitch Monday night. 

Shortstop Alex Gonzalez, 0-for-16 to start the season, and catcher Ramon Hernandez, hitting . 

--LF Chris Dickerson, the team's No. 

The lower third of the order produced nothing for the team in the first week of the season, with No. 

One minute Yovani Gallardo was cruising along to his second victory of the season. 

One minute Yovani Gallardo was cruising along to his second victory of the season. 

A wise old woman, her cheeks wet with tears, warned Luis Tiant how much it would hurt to go home. 

The Milwaukee Brewers certainly aren't panicking.