Mussina meets his match; Reds' ace Volquez outpitches Yankees veteran, improves to 10-2.(Sports)

Byline: JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Reds 4

Yankees 2

NEW YORK - Edinson Volquez had a wry grin on his face and a twinkle in his eyes after his first game against the New York Yankees. He earned a win and struck out buddy Melky Cabrera in a key spot.

His next start at Yankee Stadium could be even more fun.

Volquez pitched seven effective innings in Cincinnati's first game in the Bronx in 32 years, and the Reds beat Mike Mussina and New York 4-2 Friday night to end a five-game skid.

"He was sharp, didn't look like the crowd or Yankee Stadium bothered him at all," manager Dusty Baker said. "I mean he was out there just as …