CINCINNATI -- Billy Hamilton was very matter-of-fact about his latest impressive play, one that turned the game when it was still close.Hamilton robbed the Cardinals of a potential two-run hit in the fourth inning, and the Cincinnati Reds pulled away to a 9-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday.Zack Cozart hit a pair of doubles during run-scoring innings that included St. Louis misplays, and Hamiltons catch-and-throw wiped out a Cardinals rally in the early going.Its my job to catch the ball, Hamilton said. If a great catch happens, it happens. I dont go out there to make great catches.With runners on first and second, Hamilton caught up with Alberto Rosarios fly to the warning track, smacked into the wall after making the catch, and threw back to the infield to double up a surprised Greg Garcia at first base to end the fourth.Garcia made a good, aggressive move, Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said. If the ball comes off the wall at all, hes going to score. He (Hamilton) closed a lot of space in a hurry and made a great play.Pinch hitter Ramon Cabreras two-run single in the seventh inning put the Reds ahead 4-1. Cincinnati used four walks by Jerome Williams to score five times in the eighth, capped by Tucker Barnharts bases-loaded double.Dan Straily (11-7) gave up three hits, including Jedd Gyorkos homer, and a career-high seven walks in only 5 2/3 innings. Gyorko hit his career-high 25th home run, 18 since the All-Star break.I didnt know I had (walked) that many until I came in here, Straily said. Its baseball. Its one of those bizarre lines you see every once in a while.The Cardinals have homered in a club-record 22 straight games, hitting a total of 43 in that span. Only San Diego (25 games) has a longer streak this season. The 2002 Rangers set the major league record of 27.The Cardinals have lost seven of 11. Theyre still in position to get the NLs second wild-card spot, staying ahead of the Mets, Pirates and Marlins.Cincinnati used a couple of Cardinals miscues to squeeze out two runs against Jaime Garcia (10-11). The lefty had allowed at least five runs in each of his last three starts.Right fielder Stephen Piscotty lost track of Tyler Holts fly ball in the third, letting it fall for a double. Holt scored on Cozarts two-out double.Another double by Cozart helped the Reds load the bases in the fifth, and Rosarios passed ball let in a run for a 2-1 lead.OOPSHamilton ran into umpire Angel Hernandez as he rounded first base and thought about trying for second on an errant throw in the seven the seventh inning. Hamilton went down and had to stay at first for a while. He took second on his 58th steal of the season.GOLDEN TICKETJoey Votto used a song from Willy Wonka as his walk-up music for his first at-bat. Gene Wilder, who played the part of Wonka, died on Monday.TRAINERS ROOMCardinals: RH Mike Leake will fly into Cincinnati on Sunday morning and threw in the bullpen before the final game of the series. Leake has been sidelined since Aug. 22 with the shingles.Reds: 2B Brandon Phillips was scratched from the lineup with a sore left foot that took a foul ball on Friday.UP NEXTCardinals: Carlos Martinez (12-7) is 4-1 career against the Reds with a 2.72 ERA, including four starts and 11 relief appearances. The Cardinals are 13-2 when hes pitched against Cincinnati.Reds: Tim Adleman (2-2) faces the Cardinals for the first time. Hes 1-1 with a 3.94 ERA in three starts since his promotion on Aug. 16.---Follow Joe Kay on Twitter: http://twitter.com/apjoekay Willie Stargell Pirates Jersey . -- The proud fathers huddled near the Dallas Stars dressing room, smiling, laughing and telling stories while wearing replica green sweaters of their sons team. Melky Cabrera Jersey . 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LOS ANGELES -- After overcoming a double-digit deficit in the final minutes last Friday to defeat Texas A&M on the road, USC took to the court with increased confidence on Tuesday and continued to flourish.Elijah Stewart scored 21 points and Jonah Matthews added 13 as Southern California cruised to an 88-54 victory over New Orleans on Tuesday night.The 6-5 junior made 7 of 10 shots, including 3 of 5 from beyond the arc as USC made a season high 11 3s.We came out and did what we wanted to do tonight, Stewart said. We can be really good with Bennie (Boatwright), and J Mac (Jordan McLaughlin) back. Nobody is shooting really well yet, but our defense has been our strong part, but our offense will come.The Trojans improved to 4-0 while the Privateers (1-3) lost their third straight and committed 19 turnovers. USC had 15 steals.Shaqquan Aaron scored 12 points, Jordan McLaughlin added 11 (and 9 assists) and DeAnthony Melton poured in 10 points and had 5 steals for the Trojans, whose final score Tuesday marked a season high.Erik Thomas led New Orleans with 20 points and Tevin Broyles 11.The Trojans edged New Orleans on the boards, 40-38, and have outrebounded all four of their opponents this season.New Orleans, averaging 81 points per game, was held to its lowest output of the season.After keeping it close for the first six minutes, the Trojans offense erupted with a 15-0 run to build a double-digit lead.We havent been scoring 3s too well, so it was nice to see some of the guys who were struggling making a few of them tonight, Trojans coach Andy Enfield said.Were very young and we still have to find our rotation. Were excited about the team and Im comfortable with our freshmen and playing them late in games. Weve been playing outstanding defense and rebounding well, thats why were 4-0.Matthews back-to-back baskets and Nick Rakocevic free throw capped the USC surge and gave the Trojans a 27-11 lead at the 9:05 mark of the first half.It feels great to get my rhythm and I felt like I got out of my slump, saaid Matthews, who scored a career-high.dddddddddddd I feel like part of the team.USC held New Orleans scoreless for just over six minutes midway through the opening half. Thomas basket broke the Privateers scoring drought with 8:31 left in the half.The Trojans maintained the pressure on New Orleans for the remainder of the period and extended its lead to 42-25 at the break.Aaron made three 3-pointers in the first half and led the Trojans with 9 points.The Trojans shot 55.2 percent in the first half, including 7 of 14 from long range, and held New Orleans to 35.3 percent from the floor.The Privateers never got closer than 15 points in the second half while USC led by as many as 35.BIG PICTURENew Orleans: Despite dropping its last three games, the Privateers look to be vastly improved this season from last years 10-20 record. Thomas is New Orleans leading scorer averaging 23 points per game.USC: The Trojans has started the season off on a strong note with four starters averaging double digits.TIP INS: Tuesdays game marked just the second time the two teams had played. In November 1986, New Orleans defeated the Trojans 85-67 in New Orleans.FRESHMAN STANDOUT: Entering Tuesdays game, freshman guard DeAnthony Melton has provided USC with a strong presence off the bench. He is averaging nearly 10 points per game and is third on the team in rebounds, second in assists and leads the team and the Pac-12 with an average of 2.7 steals per game. He swiped another 5 steals on Tuesday. Anthony has long arms and he anticipates and he has a nose for the ball and you cant teach that, Enfield said.UP NEXTNew Orleans: The Privateers complete their thee-game road trip winless and return home to open a two-game homestand starting with Florida College on Friday.USC: The Trojans look to extend their winning streak and duplicate last seasons 5-0 start when they take on SMU on Friday at home. ' ' '