Braves: Atlanta has hit 43 homers during the record streak. Greg Maddux has won his past three starts against the Reds, improving his record against Cincinnati to 13-11.

Cardinals: St. Louis avoided falling below the .500 mark for the first time. St. Louis is 11-3 at Busch Stadium but 7-14 on the road.

Marlins: Florida is 8-19 in the Astrodome.

Rockies: Dante Bichette was 3-for-4, giving him five hits in his past seven at-bats since a 1-for-14 slide. Vinny Castilla, a .195 career hitter in Three Rivers Stadium, was 1-for-4.

Pub Date: 5/12/98