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Cincinnati Reds' Juan Francisco hits an RBI double during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, in New York.

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Cincinnati Reds shortstop Paul Janish throws out New York Mets' Willie Harris at first base after forcing out Ruben Tejada (11) during the seventh inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, in New York.

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Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Bronson Arroyo looks on as New York Mets' Jose Reyes runs the bases after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, in New York.

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Cincinnati Reds' Bronson Arroyo delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, in New York.

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Cincinnati Reds' Jay Bruce, left, celebrates with teammates as Chris Heisey (28) looks on after Bruce's two run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, in New York.

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Cincinnati Reds' Jay Bruce runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, in New York.

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New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes (7) forces out Cincinnati Reds' Drew Stubbs (6) while attempting to throw out Joey Votto at first base during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, in New York. Votto was safe at first base on the play.

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New York Mets manager Terry Collins shakes hands with Cincinnati Reds first base coach Billy Hatcher while meeting with umpires at home plate before a baseball game against the Reds Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, in New York. Collins is getting more time to turn around the New York Mets as...

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Cincinnati Reds shortstop Paul Janish (7) leaps over New York Mets' Nick Evans after getting Evans out at second base and throwing to first base to get Mets' Josh Thole out for a double play in the ninth inning to end the baseball game Monday, Sept. 26, 2011, in New York. The Reds won 6-5.

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Cincinnati Reds' Juan Francisco (25), Chris Heisey (28), Joey Votto (19) and Drew Stubbs (6) celebrate the Reds' 6-5 win over the New York Mets in a baseball game Monday, Sept. 26, 2011, in New York. Heisey hit a three-run home run and Votto drove in a run with a sacrifice fly.

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Cincinnati Reds' Chris Heisey swings on a three-run home run off of New York Mets relief pitcher Josh Stinson in the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 26, 2011, in New York.

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Cincinnati Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco congratulates relief pitcher Francisco Cordero after the Reds defeated the New York Mets 6-5 in a baseball game Monday, Sept. 26, 2011, in New York.

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Cincinnati Reds' Chris Heisey (28) scores in front of New York Mets catcher Josh Thole (30) on a single by Dave Sappelt in the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 26, 2011, in New York.

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Cincinnati Reds' Chris Heisey (28) steals second base ahead of the throw to New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes (7) in the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 26, 2011, in New York.

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Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto hits an RBI sacrifice fly off New York Mets starting pitcher Chris Schwinden in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 26, 2011, in New York.

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PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 25: Paul Janish #7 of the Cincinnati Reds is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after scoring against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 6th inning during the game on September 25, 2011 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 25: Jay Bruce #32 of the Cincinnati Reds hits an RBI single in the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the game on September 25, 2011 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 25: Devin Mesoraco #39 of the Cincinnati Reds is congratulated by teammate Dave Sappelt #17 after scoring against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the game on September 25, 2011 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Cincinnati Reds left fielder Chris Heisey lines up the ball to make a catch on a fly ball by Pittsburgh Pirates' Pedro Alvarez with Neil Walker on second base for the baseball game's last out, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Pittsburgh. The Reds won 5-4.

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Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Francisco Cordero (48) is greeted by catcher Devin Mesoraco after getting the last out against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Pittsburgh. The Reds won 5-4.

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Cincinnati Reds shortstop Paul Janish (7) leaps for the throw from right field as Pittsburgh Pirates' Neil Walker slides into second with a double in the ninth inning of the baseball game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Pittsburgh. The hit drove in a run, but the Reds won 5-4.

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Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker gives signals from the dugout in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Pittsburgh. The Reds won 5-4.

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Cincinnati Reds' Brandon Phillips (4) steals second base as Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Neil Walker applies a late tag in the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Pittsburgh.

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Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Dontrelle Willis throws winds up on a delivery to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Pittsburgh.

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Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Dontrelle Willis winds up against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011, in Pittsburgh.