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Manager Bruce Bochy couldnt tell by what he heard on the flight to Cincinnati that his team was down to its last loss. "I think more than anything, they were relaxing back there, doing what they normally do," Bochy said. "Some guys were playing cards. We did have some family on the trip and they were watching movies. There was really nothing any different than any trip we take. So I cant say I noticed anything different about it." Out of the conversation, but not out of the minds for the 2010 World Series champions. "The cliche is to say its just another game, but I feel just another game doesnt count when youre talking about the post-season," said right-hander Ryan Vogelsong, who starts on Tuesday. "And when youre talking about being down 0-2 in a series, you cant say its just another game, either." If Vogelsong and the Giants can extend the series, Bochy said Monday that left-hander Barry Zito would start Game 4. And the Reds were still unsure whether Cueto would be available. Itll be Baileys first appearance at Great American Ball Park since his no-hitter in Pittsburgh on Sept. 28. He followed the no-hitter with four shutout innings in a 1-0 loss in the final game of the season at St. Louis, an easy outing to save him for the playoffs. Bailey led the NL with a 2.32 earned run average on the road this season, but is only 18-19 with a 5.13 career ERA at Great American. Itll be the first time Reds fans get to recognize him for the no-hitter -- not that hell notice. "I will probably be somewhat oblivious to it, just like any starter on game day," Bailey said. "Unless there is a streaker running across, you dont pay attention, youre just focused on what youre doing." Bailey will be well-rested. He flew home with Cueto on Sunday, got home and watched the last few innings of the Reds win on television. Itll be Bakers first game back in Cincinnati since Sept. 12. He was hospitalized while the team was in Chicago for an irregular heartbeat and a mini-stroke. He rejoined the team for the final series in St. Louis, then flew to the West Coast and got an ovation when introduced before the first playoff game. Baker was still in a Chicago hospital bed when the Reds clinched at home on Sept. 22 -- players toasted him in the clubhouse before spraying each other. He was in Cincinnati resting when Bailey threw his no-hitter in Pittsburgh. Hell get another ovation when hes introduced on Tuesday night, though its nothing hes anticipating. "I didnt think about getting a reception in San Francisco," the 63-year-old manager said. "Im just doing my job." ' ' '


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