Nova, Kang lead Pirates to 4-1 win over slumping Reds (Yahoo Sports)

Ivan Nova is doing his part to improve baseball's pace of play. The right-hander threw a six-hitter to stay unbeaten with Pittsburgh and Jung Ho Kang hit a two-run double to key a three-run first inning as the Pirates defeated Cincinnati 4-1 on Thursday night, extending the Reds' losing streak to five games. ''I think my wife and everybody likes it when I get home early, so I try to make it as quick as possible,'' Nova said with a grin.