Aaron Harang

  Monday at 7:10 p.m. RHP Kyle Kendrick (4-2, 4.71 ERA) vs. Cincinnati RHP Johnny Cueto (7-2, 3.97).   Tuesday at 7:10 p.m. RHP Joe Blanton (3-5, 6.53) vs. Cincinnati RHP Mike Leake (5-1, 2.92).   Wednesday at 12:35 p.m. RHP Roy Halladay (9-6, 2.29) vs. Cincinnati RHP Aaron Harang (6-7, 5.07).

Drew Stubbs had three hits, and righthander Aaron Harang singled home a run and chugged around the bases to score another during host Cincinnati's five-run fourth inning, leading the Reds to a 7-5 victory last night over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Harang (3-5) singled for a 3-2 lead, then barely scored from first on Orlando Cabrera's double. He allowed four runs in 6 1/3 innings, including Ronny Cedeno's two-run homer. Stubbs added an RBI double and a solo homer. Lefthander Brian Burres (2-2)

Joe Randa homered and had three RBI, and Aaron Harang (4-2) struck out 10 to spoil a solid effort by Roger Clemens and help the visiting Cincinnati Reds beat the Houston Astros, 9-0. Clemens (3-3) made his first start since last Tuesday, when he left after five scoreless innings with a strained right groin. He allowed two runs in eight innings, giving up four hits and a walk while striking out seven. After a single to center by Sean Casey in the third, Clemens retired the next 11 batters in a row and 16 of his last 17. The Reds scored seven runs off three relievers in the ninth.

Feds say they have key evidence against Bonds Federal prosecutors in the case against former Giants slugger Barry Bonds urged a three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco yesterday to overturn a trial judge and allow them to present "critical evidence" that they say proves Bonds was knowingly using steroids. Bonds is accused of lying during grand jury testimony in December 2003, when he testified that he never knowingly used performance-enhancing drugs; he has since pleaded not guilty to 10 counts of making false statements and one count of obstruction of justice.

Jay Bruce singled with the bases loaded in the first inning last night, and the Cincinnati Reds held on for a 3-2 victory over the visiting Florida Marlins, who wasted a chance to gain ground in the National League wild-card chase. The Marlins also slipped to third place in the NL East when the Atlanta Braves beat the Mets. Florida, now eight games behind the first-place Phillies, couldn't break its extended slump at Great American Ball Park, where it has dropped eight in a row. Lefthander Matt Maloney (1-5)

Tim Hudson's debut for the Braves ended the same way so many of his American League starts did - with a win. Hudson spent much of the night pitching out of trouble and lasted only five innings, but that was long enough to earn the victory as visiting Atlanta beat the Florida Marlins, 4-2, last night. A throwing error by Gold Glove second baseman Luis Castillo led to two Atlanta runs. Braves backup catcher Eddie Perez had two RBI against A.J. Burnett (0-1). Hudson, a former 20-game winner acquired in a trade after 6 years with Oakland, allowed six hits and four walks, but only one run. He stranded seven runners, induced two doubleplays and helped himself with a run-scoring single for his second career RBI. After throwing 93 pitches, the righthander departed for a pinch-hitter - not a factor in the AL - leading, 4-1. He improved his career record to 93-39 (.705)

Players changed teams in two more deals yesterday as Major League Baseball approached today's trading deadline. The Oakland Athletics obtained outfielder Jose Guillen from the Cincinnati Reds for righthander Aaron Harang and two minor-league pitchers. The Texas Rangers traded centerfielder Doug Glanville to the Chicago Cubs for minor-league outfielder Jason Fransz and cash. Guillen was the Reds' top hitter, with a .337 average - third in the National League - as well as 23 home runs and 63 RBIs in 91 games.

CINCINNATI - Jay Bruce hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning off Roy Halladay, rallying the Cincinnati Reds to yet another win in their final at-bat Wednesday, 4-3, over the Phillies. Joey Votto also homered off Halladay (9-7), who fell to 2-4 since his perfect game on May 29. Jonny Gomes opened the eighth with a single, and Bruce connected for Cincinnati's 25th comeback win - most in the majors. The Reds have 14 wins in their last at-bat, tied for the major league lead.

  Monday at 7:10 p.m. RHP Kyle Kendrick (4-2, 4.71 ERA) vs. Cincinnati RHP Johnny Cueto (7-2, 3.97).   Tuesday at 7:10 p.m. RHP Joe Blanton (3-5, 6.53) vs. Cincinnati RHP Mike Leake (5-1, 2.92).   Wednesday at 12:35 p.m. RHP Roy Halladay (9-6, 2.29) vs. Cincinnati RHP Aaron Harang (6-7, 5.07).

Drew Stubbs had three hits, and righthander Aaron Harang singled home a run and chugged around the bases to score another during host Cincinnati's five-run fourth inning, leading the Reds to a 7-5 victory last night over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Harang (3-5) singled for a 3-2 lead, then barely scored from first on Orlando Cabrera's double. He allowed four runs in 6 1/3 innings, including Ronny Cedeno's two-run homer. Stubbs added an RBI double and a solo homer. Lefthander Brian Burres (2-2)

Justin Upton has lived with high expectations virtually since the day he picked up a baseball bat. Now at 22, with two full major league seasons already behind him, he says he welcomes the challenge of living up to the $51.25 million, 6-year contract he signed yesterday with the Arizona Diamondbacks, the second-largest deal in franchise history. With his parents Manny and Yvonne looking on proudly at a news conference, the outfielder said he understands the responsibility that comes with this big a contract at such a young age. "I do kind of put that pressure on myself," he said.

Jay Bruce singled with the bases loaded in the first inning last night, and the Cincinnati Reds held on for a 3-2 victory over the visiting Florida Marlins, who wasted a chance to gain ground in the National League wild-card chase. The Marlins also slipped to third place in the NL East when the Atlanta Braves beat the Mets. Florida, now eight games behind the first-place Phillies, couldn't break its extended slump at Great American Ball Park, where it has dropped eight in a row. Lefthander Matt Maloney (1-5)

Feds say they have key evidence against Bonds Federal prosecutors in the case against former Giants slugger Barry Bonds urged a three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco yesterday to overturn a trial judge and allow them to present "critical evidence" that they say proves Bonds was knowingly using steroids. Bonds is accused of lying during grand jury testimony in December 2003, when he testified that he never knowingly used performance-enhancing drugs; he has since pleaded not guilty to 10 counts of making false statements and one count of obstruction of justice.

Now that his hand is fully healed, Ken Griffey Jr. is climbing the home run list again. Griffey hit his 569th career homer yesterday, a two-run shot that tied him for ninth place on the career list and helped the Cincinnati Reds get a breakthrough 9-5 victory over the visiting Houston Astros. Houston won the first three games of the series. Pitcher Woody Williams and the Astros make themselves at home when they come here. Williams called a vendor over to the dugout and bought four bags of peanuts during the first inning, sharing them with teammates.