--RHP Micah Owings snapped a personal nine-game losing streak with a win in his last start on April 26 against Atlanta. 

Improving their record against NL Central Division teams was among Cincinnati's top goals going into the 2009 season. 

--Reds pitchers continue to perform at history-making levels. 

After a slow start to the season, the Milwaukee Brewers are finally starting to resemble last season's NL wild card team. 

Ryan Braun began his career night with a grand slam off Cincinnati's starting pitcher, then completed it with a two-run single off the Reds' shortstop. 

May 5, 2009 (Baseball Musings delivered byNewstex) -- 

After a 7-3 trip that buoyed hopes for a good season, the Reds returned home and sputtered, going 2-4, including losing two of three to the Astros, a team they had beaten three of four in Houston. 

An injury to shortstop Alex Gonzalez is forcing manager Dusty Baker to shuffle his lineup, at least for the next few days. 

--RHP David Weathers, with 905 appearances, will tie Cy Young with his next appearance. 

Strong pitching helped carry Cincinnati on its latest successful road trip. 

Strong pitching helped carry Cincinnati on its latest successful road trip. 

PITTSBURGH - Manager Dusty Baker places a large premium on the important of getaway day - the last game of a series before hisCincinnatiReds leave town from home or the last game of any series on the road before his team moves on to the next city. 

Hal McCoy, the hall-offame Baseball writer for the Dayton Daily News, knows a thing or two about America's pastime. 

Coming into this season, thePirates were determined to make better use of what speed they have in the lineup. 

PITTSBURGH - The old Avis car-rental commercial, "We're No.