Drew Stubbs, Brandon Phillips and Jonny Gomes all homered and Bronson Arroyo earned his 17th win of the season as the Reds roughed up Houston starter Brett Myers and beat the Astros, 9-1, on Thursday night at Great American Ball Park.

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The Cincinnati Health Department is investigating the Cincinnati Reds for potentially violating the state’s smoking ban during the club’s National League Central-clinching celebration Tuesday night, Cincinnati.com reported Thursday. Cincinnati Reds – National League Central – Smoking ban – Sports – National League

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Clinching a division championship caught up with the Cincinnati Reds a day later.

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Outfielder Jim Edmonds received a cortisone shot Wednesday with the hopes it will help him overcome a nagging right Achilles problem and allow him to play in the National League Divisional Series.

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Manager Dusty Baker had most of his regulars back in the lineup for Thursday's series finale against Houston.

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Reds manager Dusty Baker is staying quiet about his contract situation.

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