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It was a pitchers duel in Cincinnati on Thursday as Bronson Arroyo and Brad Penny squared off against one another. However, St. Louis' bullpen imploded in the late innings as the Reds defeated the Cardinals 2-1. Jason Motte surrendered the death nail as Johnny Gomes blasted a walk off home run to stem the tide of the series and prevent a sweep. Newly-acquired pitcher Brad Penny spoke of how tough the loss was and acknowledged the toughness of his adversary on the mound. "It's a tough loss," said Penny. "If we do our job and keep the team close, usually this team is going to come through and score a few runs. We've got a great lineup, so you've just got to tip your hat. He [Arroyo] threw the ball well today." Penny fared well in his debut with the Cardinals, save for the final result. P ...

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