MLB PREVIEWS

The Cincinnati Reds added to their National League Central lead and gave their recently beleaguered bullpen a night off in a series-opening win against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers on Monday. They will look to build on that momentum with veteran Bronson Arroyo on the mound for Tuesday's outing. The Reds won for just the second time in seven games behind a complete game from Mat Latos, but their offense had another quiet night in the 3-1 victory. Cincinnati, which leads Pittsburgh by two games in the division, has scored three runs or fewer in four of its past six games.

Milwaukee's bats have been even quieter lately. After being shut out Sunday, the Brewers managed just one run on four hits Monday and have scored one run or less in three of the past four games. The Brewers optioned reliever Mike McClendon to Triple-A Nashville to make room for Marco Estrada to return from the disabled list and rejoin the rotation.

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