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CINCINNATI -- Left-hander Cody Reed cant seem to make any progress.Brandon Moss drove in a pair of runs during St. Louis four-run first inning off the rookie pitcher, and the St. Louis Cardinals held on for a 5-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday night to even their series.St. Louis sent nine batters to the plate against Reed (0-6) in the first inning, with Moss and Greg Garcia each driving in a pair of runs. Stephen Piscotty added a solo homer, the Cardinals fifth in two games.The Reds got Reed from Kansas City as part of the deal for starter Johnny Cueto. Hes got six losses and a pair of no-decisions, struggling to stay in games very long.It seems like Im giving the same interview, said Reed, who allowed eight hits and a walk in five innings. Im not really performing. Its a battle for me right now.The Cardinals were aggressive against Reed in the first inning, putting together a pair of hits after only four pitches.Its the speed of the game, manager Bryan Price said. Hes not as acute with his command in the first inning. Hes taking time to settle in. By that time, theyve scored four runs. Its a big inning, and were digging ourselves out of a hole.Moss and Jhonny Peralta returned from the disabled list at the start of the series and have contributed as the teams split the first two games. Moss is 5 for 9 with three doubles and a homer.For the season, hes 12 of 28 (.429) against the Reds with three doubles and five homers.Michael Wacha (7-7) gave up a pair of runs in five innings as he won his fifth straight decision. Seung Hwan Ho gave up a hit in the ninth while earning his eighth save in 10 tries.The NL Central rivals conclude the series on Thursday. The Cardinals have won 18 of their past 22 series, including eight of 11 at Great American Ball Park.St. Louis had chances to pull out to an even bigger lead, but had a pair of runners thrown out at the plate as they tried to score from third base on grounders. Another was caught in a rundown between third and home.Joey Votto extended his career-high hitting streak to 17 games with an RBI single in the first inning. Its the longest streak by a Reds player since Brandon Phillips hit in 22 in a row in 2007. Votto is 29 for 58 (.500) during the streak.The Cardinals Yadier Molina went 0 for 2, walked and was hit by a pitch, ending his 16-game hitting streak.Piscottys 15th homer made it 5-2 in the fifth. He was involved in helping the Reds cut the deficit in the sixth.Adam Duvall hit a fly ball down the right field line, and the ball deflected off Piscottys glove as he tried to make a sliding catch, resulting in a triple. Phillips singled for a run, and then was called out at second base as the Cardinals tried to turn a double play. Phillips was ruled safe at second after a review, and he scored on Ivan De Jesus Jr.s single.STATSMolinas streak was the longest by a Cardinal since David Freese hit in 20 straight in 2013. ... Reds reliever Josh Smith pinch-hit for Reed in the fifth and doubled. He stayed in the game to pitch. The Reds had only three healthy reserves on the bench. Smith is the first Reds pitcher with a pinch hit since Micah Owings singled in 2010.LONG INNINGReed needed 36 pitches and 16 minutes to get three outs in the first inning. Wacha also struggled in the first inning, throwing 34 pitches while giving up a pair of runs.TRAINERS ROOMCardinals: Reliever Tyler Lyons went on the 15-day DL with a sore right knee. Den Kiekhefer was recalled from Triple-A.Reds: Shortstop Zack Cozart was out of the lineup for a second straight day with a sore finger on his throwing hand.UP NEXTCardinals: Mike Leake (8-8) hasnt walked a batter in his past 30 innings spanning five starts, a career best. Its the longest active streak in the majors and the second-longest this season behind Matt Schoemakers 30 1/3 innings without a walk for the Angels.Reds: Brandon Finnegan (6-8) is 1-1 against the Cardinals in five starts with a 3.66 ERA. In two starts this season, hes gone 1-0 and allowed two earned runs in 12 innings.---Follow Joe Kay on Twitter: http://twitter.com/apjoekayDalvin Tomlinson Womens Jersey . -- An ugly goal by Nick Bonino helped the Anaheim Ducks overcome the defensive-minded Phoenix Coyotes on a night when their ragged power play continued to struggle. Evan Engram Giants Jersey . Ancelotti says Ronaldo has recovered from a hamstring injury but "but he doesnt feel comfortable yet so we wont risk him." Madrid is third in the Spanish league, six points behind leader Barcelona, going into Saturdays game against Valladolid. http://www.nygiantsfanaticshop.com/Black-Mark-Bavaro-Giants-Jersey.html?cat=865 . SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. Deandre Baker Youth Jersey . 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Despite the loss, it was a remarkable show by the confident Swedish challenger, who had the best of the early rounds and then hung on in the fourth and fifth.Supercars is still on the hunt for an event to replace its season-ending Sydney Olympic Park races with a Gosford bid falling flat.The Central Coast Council (CCC) announced on Thursday concerns over cost to ratepayers and traffic and freight disruptions had led it to end inquiries into the hosting opportunity.The NSW city had been proposed as a destination to replace the Sydney 500 event which will be held for the final time in December.CCC chief executive officer Rob Noble said the numbers didnt add up for the council.On paper this looks like a fabulous opportunity for the coast, Mr Noble said.Then you drill down and realiise we would have to close one of the main arterial roads on the coast for more than four days.ddddddddddddI know residents would rather we spent the money on roads they actually drive on every day.The news leaves a hole on the Supercars calendar which has also had to cope with the cancellation of this years inaugural event in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur.Supercars are believed to be seeking an alternative venue within NSW to replace the Sydney event, with Newcastle a possible destination. 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