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CINCINNATI -- Anthony DeSclafani is giving the Reds what theyve missed most of the season.The right-hander remained unbeaten since his return from a spring training injury, and Cincinnati got a pair of two-run homers by Tucker Barnhart and Joey Votto in a 6-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday. With that, the Reds won the season series between the NLs worst teams.DeSclafani (5-0) was scheduled to start on opening day until he strained an oblique, an injury that sidelined him for most of the first half.Its no fun being on the shelf, said DeSclafani, who has made eight starts. Im just trying to give the team a spark and eat as many innings as I can. I want to keep the bullpen out of it as much as possible.He gave up eight hits, including Freddie Freemans homer, in eight innings. DeSclafani is 5-0 in his last six starts with a 2.61 ERA.Its not just the wins, but its the quality of his wins, manager Bryan Price said. Hes not a white-knuckle guy, and thats a calming influence on a staff. Starts like that allow us to string together some series wins, and we havent had too many of those this year.Adonis Garcia led off the ninth with a homer off Ross Ohlendorf, the 68th homer allowed by Cincinnatis bullpen -- by far the most in the majors.Barnharts homer completed a four-run rally in the sixth off Lucas Harrell (1-2). It was the first homer allowed this season by Harrell, who doesnt mind pitching in hitter-friendly ballparks.Actually I think it works in my favor, Harrell said. You get guys knowing the ball flies, and theyre trying to hit homers. You dont have to be perfect. The home run was just a mistake.Votto extended his post-All Star break surge with his 16th homer off Ian Krol in the seventh. Votto is 11 for 20 in the last six games with two homers, a double and six walks.Cincinnati won four of seven this season against the Braves, who have the leagues worst record at 33-62. Cincinnati is 36-59.Atlanta was trying to win back-to-back road series for the first time this season but couldnt hold a 2-0 lead. They Braves are 19-26 on the road overall.Jose Perazas two-run single tied it in the sixth, and Barnhart followed with his fourth homer.Freeman emerged from a slump with his first-inning homer, his 17th this season. Freeman was 1 for 19 heading into the game. Erick Aybar doubled in the fifth -- hes in a 5-for-36 slump -- and scored on Chase dArnauds single for a 2-0 lead.STATSGarcia hit safely in all seven games against Cincinnati this season, batting .406 with three homers and four RBI. ... Freeman has fanned in 11 of his last 16 at-bats. ... DeSclafani hasnt walked a batter in his last 21 innings. Hes 3-0 with a 1.93 ERA in four starts at GABP. ... Reds relievers have given up 19 homers to the first batter they faced. ... Brandon Phillips singled in his final at-bat, extending his hitting streak to nine games (12 for 34). Its the longest active streak on the club.REPLAYEugenio Suarez was ruled safe as he slid into home on Perazas two-run single in the sixth. The Braves thought that catcher A.J. Pierzynski tagged him before he got his hand on the plate, but the call was upheld after a review.OLD DAYSAs part of Major League Baseballs throwback day, the Braves wore 1969 replica uniforms. To honor Ken Griffey Jr.s induction into baseballs Hall of Fame, the Reds wore uniforms from the early 2000s, when he played for his hometown team.TRAINERS ROOMReds: LF Adam Duvall got a day of rest. He was hit by a pitch on the left arm Tuesday night but stayed in the game. ... RH Homer Bailey pitched 5 1/3 innings of a rehab start for Triple-A Louisville on Wednesday afternoon in Columbus, giving up five runs. He threw 83 pitches, 53 strikes. Bailey had Tommy John surgery last year.UP NEXTBraves: The Braves continue their trip with a four-game series in Colorado. Mike Foltynewicz (3-3) is 0-1 career against the Rockies in two starts and two relief appearances.Reds: After a day off, Dan Straily (4-6) opens a three-game series against the Diamondbacks at Great American Ball Park. Hes never faced Arizona.---Follow Joe Kay on Twitter: http://twitter.com/apjoekay Black Friday Shoes Sale . -- Charline Labonte couldnt have asked for a better homecoming. Black Friday Shoes Deals .S. Open champion Justin Rose birdied the first hole with a blind shot he hit to a foot of the pin, and he stayed in front Tuesday until he completed a 4-under 67 for a two-shot lead over Jason Dufner in PGA Grand Slam of Golf. http://www.shoesblackfriday.com/ . And when it opened, every player was at his stall. Thats a sure sign that a team is in a slump and is searching for answers. "Its embarrassing to be at home and play the way we did," said defenceman Josh Gorges. Black Friday Shoes Free Shipping . 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AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- The Detroit Pistons bolstered their collection of big men Tuesday, signing center Boban Marjanovic to a three-year, $21 million contract.Detroit completed the deal with the 7-foot-3, 290-pound Marjanovic after the San Antonio Spurs didnt match Detroits offer for the restricted free agent.Hes somebody that we think gives us a totally different dimension, Pistons president and coach Stan Van Gundy.The Pistons can potentially pair Marjanovic with 6-foot-11 center Andre Drummond by perhaps playing one as a power forward. Marjanovic is looking forward to being Drummonds teammate.Hes one of the best players in the league, Marjanovic said.Marjanovic made the most of limited playing time as an NBA rookie in San Antonio last season, averaging 5.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 9.4 minutes in 54 games, including five starts. He scored a career-high 22 points in April against Dallas and became the first player in Spurs history to have at least 12 rebounds in 15 or fewer minutes in December against Phoenix.On the offensive end of the floor, as both a pick-and-roll guy and a low-post player, in the minutes he got this year in San Antonio, one of the absolute best scorers and rebounders in thhe league, Van Gundy said.dddddddddddd Hes got great hands. Hes somebody we can play through in the low post, not only a very good scorer, but an outstanding passer. And, hes able to protect the rim with his size.Marjanovic, who turns 28 in August, is a three-time MVP of the Serbian Super League and has 220 games of international experience. Pistons general manager Jeff Bower said several scouts provided rave reviews about him both overseas and in the NBA.He has an established body of work, but its going to grow, Bower said.Detroits young team is growing into a playoff-caliber team, coming off its first postseason appearance since 2009.The Pistons have agreed to a five-year, maximum contract worth $130 million with Drummond and are expected to have him sign the deal soon now that theyve made other moves this offseason to shape their roster. They recently signed guard Ish Smith and forward Jon Leuer, adding depth to their roster.Weve got virtually our entire roster locked in for at least the next three years, Van Gundy said. We think its a group that can grow together. ' ' '