Jose Guillen is restrained by Ruben Mateo and Danny Graves. (Ernest Coleman photo) | ZOOM |

        Reds manager Bob Boone wasn't bothered by a flareup between Reggie Taylor and Jose Guillen Saturday. Taylor and Guillen hit consecutive run-scoring hits in the fifth inning before their dugout run-in as the Reds beat the Cubs 3-1.

        Taylor and Guillen were restrained by members of the Reds coaching staff as they came off the field after the top of the sixth inning. Guillen was led by team captain Barry Larkin down to the end of the dugout, where the two talked. Taylor had a shorter discussion with bench coach Ray Knight.

        It was not immediately clear what the dispute was about, and neither participant would discuss it afterward.

        “It showed we had some passion and some emotion,” Boone said. “I was excited to see that.”

Louisville Little Leaguers throw out the first pitch. (Ernest Coleman photo) | ZOOM |

        Notes: The Louisville, Ky., Valley Sports American All-Stars, who won the Little League World Series, were honored by the Reds in pregame ceremonies, which include each team member throwing a ceremonial first pitch to a Reds player. Among the “catchers” were Ken Griffey Jr. and Barry Larkin, who provided the team's transportation from Louisville. ... Todd Walker's first-inning double for the Reds gave him a 10-game hitting streak, one short of matching his career high ... Dempster's win was the first of his career in six decisions against Chicago.

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