Notables

At 21 years 36 days, Homer Bailey was the youngest pitcher to debut as a starter for the Reds since Milt Wilcox Sept. 5, 1970, at 20 years 138 days.

The Astros' Lance Berkman, who is appealing a two-game suspension he received yesterday for his animated ejection Tuesday, was thrown out again for arguing a called third strike.

Devil Rays catcher Dioner Navarro left the game strapped to a backboard after he was hit in the throat by a pitch that struck him underneath his mask.