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Relievers do job as Reds survive Volquez injury

Associated Press

Monday, June 1, 2009

ST. LOUIS -- The Cincinnati Reds looked to be in deep trouble after Edinson Volquez lasted only one inning in his first start after coming off the 15-day disabled list. "One of the finest young pitchers in our game and he leaves after one inning and the bullpen's got to pitch eight," St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa said. "I mean, that's a great opportunity for us." Instead, Mike Lincoln and four other Cincinnati relievers allowed one earned run in eight innings of a 5-3 victory aga ...

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