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N.L.D.S.: Reds' Baker to Try to Close Out Former Team

Tyler Kepner, nytimes.com

Cincinnati had the best bullpen earned run average in the majors, while San Francisco's offense is led by the batting champion Buster Posey.

Jay Lee, MLB.com

The Reds finished with a 4-3 advantage in the regular-season matchups.

MLB.com

Few Reds were likely happier to reset the statistics for the postseason than center fielder Drew Stubbs, who struggled at the plate much of the season. Stubbs batted .213 with 14 home runs and 40 RBIs this season.

MLB.com

In the final season of a two-year contract, Reds manager Dusty Baker rarely discusses or takes questions about his future. That was not the case on Friday afternoon.

MLB.com

The Reds and Giants don't have to submit their National League Division Series rosters until Saturday prior to Game 1 -- set to be played at 9:30 p.m. ET on TBS. Cincinnati wasn't prepared to reveal its choices on Friday.

MLB.com

The Giants officially named Madison Bumgarner as their starter for Sunday's Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Reds, with the 23-year-old left-hander following up ace Matt Cain, who will pitch for the Giants in Saturday's opener.