Houston Astros closer Jose Valverde reached down and pressed his right thumb against the side of his right shin. 

Apr. 

Ivan Rodriguez is doing his best to help his manager relax. 

The Cincinnati Reds have had a surprisingly strong start to the season. 

Apr. 

Centerfielder Lorenzo Cain, one of the brightest young prospects in theBrewers' farm system, has suffered a serious knee injury that could sideline him for the remainder of the season. 

Houston - A fourth consecutive victory and a second consecutive series was there for them. 

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The Milwaukee Brewers knew their pitching staff took a big hit in the offseason, when they lost their top two starters to free agency. 

The Milwaukee Brewers knew their pitching staff took a big hit in the offseason, when they lost their top two starters to free agency. 

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Ryan Braun and the Milwaukee Brewers responded after blowing a ninth-inning lead against the Houston Astros. 

Ryan Braun and the Milwaukee Brewers responded after blowing a ninth-inning lead against the Houston Astros. 

The Houston Astros placed catcher Humberto Quintero on the 15-day disabled list Saturday because of a strained right shoulder. 

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