Reds 4-0; Keppinger out 4 to 6 weeks

Reds win again, despite Homer Bailey's struggles, beating Pittsburgh 10-4.

The Reds are 4-0.

All was not well, however: Infielder Jeff Keppinger suffered a broken right finger when hit by a pitch by former Red Allan Simpson. He's going to miss for to six weeks.

Rheal Cormier, Todd Coffey, Brad Salmon followed Bailey (two innings, three runs -- see post below) with hitless, scoreless, one-inning outings. Jon Coutlangus and Calvin Medlock each pitched a scoreless inning. Tom Shearn gave up the other run.

Josh Hamilton went 2-for-3 with a run scored and a RBI. He's up to .533. "He can hit a little bit," Jerry Narron said. "It was good to get him in center field. He has great speed."

Scott Hatteberg hit a two-run homer in the first inning for the second straight day. Joey Votto had a two-RBI single.

The Senator, Simpson, threw nine straight balls to begin his outing, inclduing a pair of wild pitches. The Pirates walked seven on the day.