Reeling Reds begin difficult road trip vs. Cardinals

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After losing eight of their past 11 games, the Cincinnati Reds must embark on a daunting seven-game road trip.

They open with four games against the resurgent Cardinals in St. Louis, starting with the series opener Thursday at Busch Stadium. St. Louis has won four of its first five games on the nine-game homestand.

The Reds' trip will continue with three games in