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Cristian Dogaru
posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2008 - 2:59 pm
Dear Linda and Bengt,
I need an opinion on an x-variable missing problem.
In a model that I am running, an observed (x) variable greatly reduces the sample analyzed (combined with other x-variables, the sample goes down with about 50%). I am thinking that a solution would be to make it endogenous, by making it latent (maybe with an formative-indicator factor).
The problem is like this: I have a variable, match, obtained by summing three binary variables (tmatch, scmatch, stmatch). Al three are important, but they have missing values, a great deal. I am thinking of a model like this:
matchl by;
t by tmatch;
sc by scmatch;
st by st match;
matchl on t sc st;
y1 on matchl;
y2 on matchl;
(these last two are are needed for identification, according to Jarvis, MacKenzie, & Podsakoff, 2003; they can be two extra indicators or, actually, parts of the larger model).
or i can use
define: matchl=t+sc+st;
and drop matchl by;
Does it sound like a reasonable solution? Is this what you mean by "Covariate missingness can be modeled if the covariates are brought into the model and distributional assumptions such as normality are made about them." in Mplus manual, Chapter 1?
Thank you in advance.
Cristian Dogaru
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2008 - 3:14 pm
I think it is more straightforward to bring it into the model by mentioning the variance of the variable in the MODEL command. For example,
Cristian Dogaru
posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2008 - 4:35 pm
Thank you!
One of my advisers keeps telling me that I tend to see things too complicated...
Dana Garbarski
posted on Tuesday, February 01, 2011 - 5:46 pm
I�m interested in modeling the over-time relationship between two binary variables in a variety of models: autoregressive cross-lagged model, parallel process growth model, and an autoregressive latent trajectory model. I will have missing data on each of the repeated measures as well as at least some of the covariates that will be used as control variables. I�m planning to use weighted least squares estimation for these analyses rather than ML. I have come across 3 possible solutions for dealing with missing data for the binary dependent variables and the covariates on the discussion board, and I�m hoping for some guidance on which would be the best given my situation (or an alternative suggestion if I�ve overlooked something):
1) Multiple imputation for both of the binary dependent variables as well as the covariates.
2) Allow for WLS to estimate missingness as a function of the covariates for the two binary dependent variables, and use multiple imputation for just the covariates.
3) Allow for WLS to estimate missingness as a function of the covariates for the two binary dependent variables, and mention the variances of the covariates in the MODEL command.
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Tuesday, February 01, 2011 - 6:04 pm
2) and 3) would not allow for missingness predicted by the binary outcomes before dropout. Alternative 1) seems most reasonable. You may also want to try a Bayesian approach which like ML gives a full-information analysis.
Dana Garbarski
posted on Thursday, February 03, 2011 - 5:36 am
Thank you for your help! I'll also look into the Bayesian approach.
Rod Bond
posted on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 - 5:58 am
I have missing data on covariates and am trying to deal with the problem by bringing the x variable(s) into the model. When I bring some variables into the model, however, I get the following warning "THE STANDARD ERRORS OF THE MODEL PARAMETER ESTIMATES MAY NOT BE TRUSTWORTHY FOR SOME PARAMETERS DUE TO A NON-POSITIVE DEFINITE FIRST-ORDER DERIVATIVE PRODUCT MATRIX." I get this warning even if there is no missing data for the covariate in question and even when I have only one covariate. For example, I run an analysis with Gender as a covariate on which there is no missing data. If I run it without bringing it into the model, it runs fine. If I bring it into the model by referring to its variance in the MODEL command, I get the warning but also identical results. I have tried rescaling Gender so that its variance is similar to that of other variables, but that makes no difference. Any ideas? Thanks
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 - 1:54 pm
This message comes about because the mean and variance of a binary variable are not orthogonal. If you intend to bring the variable into the model, you can ignore the message.
Rod Bond
posted on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 - 5:54 am
Thanks for your prompt reply. That's very helpful.
Katja Haberecht
posted on Thursday, November 29, 2012 - 1:24 am
I have some missings on covariates and brought them into the model by adding them to the MODEL command as mentioned above. But, as there are some binary variables, how can I tell Mplus which of them don't have normal distribution?
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Thursday, November 29, 2012 - 6:48 am
For that you should use multiple imputation. But ignoring the binary aspect may not be a big sin unless you also have categorical DVs in your model.
Tracy Witte
posted on Wednesday, April 03, 2013 - 10:40 am
I have a couple of questions about bringing predictor variables into the model so that missing data on predictor variables can be handled with FIML:
1) I realize that doing so means that the same assumptions for the rest of the model will now be applied to the predictor variables, which may not be tenable. However, if one is using MLR as the estimator, is it less problematic to include predictor variables in the model, even if they deviate somewhat from a normal distribution?
2) Does including predictor variables in the model change the substantive interpretation of the results? Or, will any differences in parameter estimates primarily be a function of the degree to which the model assumptions are untenable for the predictor variables?
3) This issue is addressed on the following website (
). I noticed that they included the predictors in the model by modeling the intercepts, rather than the variance of the predictor variables. Is this because this model included count variables, rather than continuous variables?
4) In general, is it considered better to use multiple imputation if you have missing data for predictor variables? That is, how "experimental" is it considered to be to use this approach with FIML?
Thank you very much for your help!
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Wednesday, April 03, 2013 - 4:58 pm
1. It may make it less problematic.
2. No.
3. You can mention any parameter of the covariate. It does not matter which one.
4. The two methods are asymptotically equivalent. Imputation may be better for categorical variables. Imputation has fewer testing options.
Stine Hoj
posted on Wednesday, January 22, 2014 - 5:04 pm
I am wondering if you could help me to understand why bringing a covariate into the model has a pronounced effect on model fit statistics.
I have a linear growth model with a continous covariate (Y1) measured at 3 time points. The model includes one time-varying covariate (X1) and several time-invariant covariates (Z1-Z7).
i s |
i s ON Z1-Z7;
Y11 on X11;
Y12 on X12;
Y13 on X13;
Approximately 20% of the sample are missing values on X1 at some time point. However, if I bring X1 into the model to retain these observations, the fit statistics are markedly worse.
i s |
i s ON Z1-Z7;
Y11 on X11;
Y12 on X12;
Y13 on X13;
Any guidance would be appreciated.
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Thursday, January 23, 2014 - 10:29 am
Please send the two outputs and your license number to
. Include TECH1 in both outputs.
Malte Jansen
posted on Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 7:28 am
Dear Mplus Team,
it would be great if had could give me some advice with regard to the following situation:
I am trying to regress student achievement on a number of predictors and several interactions between continuous predictors. The predictors include binary variables (e.g. sex), continuous variables with one indicator and continuous variables with several indicators. The students are nested in classes, but all predictors are on the individual student level. The dataset includes some missing values on both the outcome and all three kinds of predictor variables.
I am unsure which modeling approach to use because:
1. It would like to use FIML to handle the missing data as it�s more convenient than multiple imputation. When I use FIML (by estimating the variances of all predictors in the MODEL statement), all manifest predictors are treated as latent variables with one indicator, right? I guess this might be problematic for binary predictors such as sex. Would you recommend using FIML on the binary predictors?
2. If I use FIML only for continuous predictors and do not include their covariances with the binary predictors in the model, a bad model fit results. If I include the covariances, again FIML is used on the binaries. Do I necessarily have to include the covariances?
[part 2 coming up]
Malte Jansen
posted on Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 7:28 am
3. When I include latent interaction, no standardized coefficients are reported. I tried to standardize all variables prior to the analysis as well as set the variance of all latent variables to 1. However, the results for the models without interactions are different from the STDYX output, especially the regression coefficients for the binary predictors. Is there any way to obtain �STDY� coefficients (or coefficients that could be interpreted in a similar way) for the binary predictor variables when interactions are included?
Which modeling approach do you think would be the most suitable? It would be great if you could help me.
Best regards and thank you in advance
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 10:46 am
I would use FIML. You must mention the variances of all of the predictors. You cannot mention a subset.
Please send the outputs and your license number to
In the future, please limit your post to one window.
Stine Hoj
posted on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 - 7:52 pm
Can you point me to any resources that might help me understand how important the assumption of continuous normality is when bringing covariates into the model?
As in the last post, I would like to use FIML for reasons of convenience, but most of my covariates are binary. In actual fact, these binary covariates are missing almost no data; it is just the one continuous covariate that is missing ~20% of responses. I am aware that I need to bring all of the covariates into the model, not just a subset, but I am wondering how to assess what the implications of this might be. Thank you.
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Thursday, March 27, 2014 - 1:58 pm
I don't know of any references on this. In our experience we don't think it has too much of an effect. You could do a Monte Carlo simulation study to investigate this.
Laurel Wallace
posted on Thursday, April 17, 2014 - 6:51 am
I am using Mplus to run a longitudinal cross-lagged model, with clustered data. I am using the MLR estimator and my syntax looks like this:
When I run the analyses, I get warning messages indicating that some cases are excluded due to missing data on x-variables. As you know, I can resolve this issue and include all cases by adding:
However, do you recommend doing so, so that as many cases as possible are included, or do you perceive it to be more appropriate to not include cases with missing data on x-variables?
Thanks so much for your help.
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Friday, April 18, 2014 - 9:05 am
With continuous covariates, it is asymptotically equivalent to doing multiple imputation. With binary covariates, it is a good approximation. I would not be too concerned.
sojung park
posted on Sunday, April 20, 2014 - 11:59 pm
I have a path model. In order not to loss observations in my sample, I bring predictors (that has missings) into the model.
Earlier model
Later model:
Clearly, the model fit became substantially worse, too much that it is not acceptable.
Any guidance would be appreciated!
Also, could you tell me in the path model (my DV is continuous, no latent variables), why does Mplus still seems to the list iswe deletion?
thank you so much-----
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Monday, April 21, 2014 - 6:26 am
Which estimator are you using. Why do you think Mplus uses listwise deletion. It does not.
Eric Deemer
posted on Monday, September 29, 2014 - 12:45 pm
I am fitting contextual effect and multilevel mediation models to the same data set using the same variables. However, the number of observations used in the ML mediation analysis was 1722 but 1563 in the contextual effect analysis. I'm confused as to why this is the case. Could it be that FIML models the missing data better in the ML mediation model than in the contextual effect model? I'm using MLR as the estimator.
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Monday, September 29, 2014 - 2:27 pm
Please send the two outputs and your license number to
. This has noting to do with FIML working differently in different models.
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I must get Lois & the fat man to buy this for me when it wins!!!! tgentry... Victory shall be yours!!!
rachel1aaron wrote:Hey, thought I'd add my .02 to this debate. I have no clue about the character/game this is based on. But because there are plenty of others who do recognize this, I think that the choice to use this design is legit. The point of a Halloween costume is to represent something recognizable. Whether this is "creative" is up to the viewer.
Practically everyone knows what the legend of zelda is, even my five year old brother.
I would have bought one if the alien hadn't been so MS Painterly. Sorry bout the rejection, but yea...
This is pretty cool!
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I wouldn't wear this - I don't think a lot of women will - but I most certainly VOTED for this because it REALLY follows the theme of Shirt-as-a-costume. IMMEDIATELY you know who / what this is supposed to be. It is very very well done.
SydneyB wrote: I most certainly VOTED for this because it REALLY follows the theme of Shirt-as-a-costume. IMMEDIATELY you know who / what this is supposed to be. It is very very well done.
I agree.... the copyright deal-io this derby seems like a very sticky ground, so I don't know how it stands on there, but Andy.. I enjoy this shirt. Also, FANTASTIC use of orange. Love it. :D
This is amazing.
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Kudos Andy on the shirt and on the font. I have two people I need to buy this for! =)
mjc613 wrote:Kudos Andy! I have two people I need to buy this for!!!
Look no further... http://www.80stees.com/products/Flintstone-Costume-T-shirt.asp (Its too bad that Andy's is better...)
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i'd wear it :D
twale wrote:i'd wear it :D
Me tooo!!!! Its really really really really cool... BUT NOT AS A COSTUME
StewieGilligan wrote:Look no further... http://www.80stees.com/products/Flintstone-Costume-T-shirt.asp (Its too bad that Andy's is better...)
Awww... that's too bad. I like Andy's better as well.
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I really wish this had more votes cause I would love to buy this shirt.
leelaaa wrote:how has this not been rejected?
Because nintendo doesnt copyright their buttons and screens, duh. If there was text on the shirt then it would be rejected but there isnt.
haxrox wrote:That's an attempt at irony; it's a modern-ish payphone only recently made somewhat obsolete.
I didn't recognize the irony - sorry! Guess I must be stuck on wrinkly :D BTW, if those 2 shirts in your Sig are yours, just wanted to let you know, I have them both - and 2 other family members also bought the Raven one :D
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Re: Joe The Plumber
This is hysterical and very well done! I LOVE the stitching! Sure, it is a short lived "joke" (commentary), but people buy political Tees and Bumper Stickers all the time, and those are certainly "dated" materials. And heck, this is only $10, not out of line at all for that type of thing. Definitely GMV
ThaDuke wrote:I do like this idea, but I agree with some of the folks in the derby thread - this will only be funny for a limited time - maybe without the state of ohio it would have been something wearable forever, but. . .
Joe who? He does what? What is this voting thing? So 1800's
Re: Devil Inside
This is really fantastic - what detail! I do hope that Blu is wrong and that this will print just fine. Is there a way to actually ASK the powere that be at Woot? GMV. Good Luck!!
toe2254 wrote:after 60 days he can submit it wherever he wants.
what do you mean 60 days? there was a shirt on tee fury from the recent text derby. the rules around here can be very arbitrary; cho's penguins are the best example. i'm bummed. i really wanted to wear this to school next week on halloween (jr. high teacher).
Re: Jack O' the Lantern Cold 'n Blue
I was thinking maybe a different color combo will get more votes...Choose which one you think is best! (Also look for my version in orange) Vote!
Awesome shirt, but the slide's done wrong on the shirt. It's actually a 22 step dance. http://the-electricslidedance.com/id3.html
Kilagria wrote:Because nintendo doesnt copyright their buttons and screens, duh. If there was text on the shirt then it would be rejected but there isnt.
They don't copyright them, but they do trademark them. They get design trademarks on various shapes and configurations that define the product. The Game Boy design was officially trademarked in 1992, but it's not an active trademark anymore. It expired in 2003. Hope this helps clear things up.
SydneyB wrote:I didn't recognize the irony - sorry! Guess I must be stuck on wrinkly :D BTW, if those 2 shirts in your Sig are yours, just wanted to let you know, I have them both - and 2 other family members also bought the Raven one :D
llo - yeah, i think my sense of humor is on a blurry line between ironically ridiculous and actually ridiculous, and sometimes the difference is indistinguishable. Like if i dress up as a payphone, am i being intentionally boring, or do i think i'm great but i'm actually boring? And thanks for the purchases! I'm glad you like the designs.
thats not even the same design, same idea but not the same, but too bad
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I like it :]
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Aren't shirts with bar codes available already?
Re: Mano, Hand of Fate
Great Design! THis should be in the top 3
eyeslikesugar, thanks for your kindness to the clueless. Much appreciated!
Re: TRICK or treat?
*giggles* great design! i love it! nice work!
another great design! this should be in the top 5
Heh, i like it, creative.
Re: Ironman has nothing on me
Anatomically correct? Are you kidding? The thing has valves on it! I think it's a cool design, not to fond of the shirt color, but good job.
Re: Steampunk Robot
Awesome shirt toe. You always have the neatest designs. gmv.
not to mention that Andy's would only cost $15 overnight, while the other is $30 (i think that's without shipping)
aliensailor wrote:eyeslikesugar, thanks for your kindness to the clueless. Much appreciated!
No problem! :D
eyeslikesugar wrote:No problem! :D
i can see you you are not sneaky ;)
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Orgrimmar | |
Type | Capital, metropolis, city |
Population | 14,000LoM - 16,000WoWRPG |
Races | Orc (11,200) Jungle troll (1,680-1,820[1]) Tauren (1,680) Forsaken (700) Other (140)[1] |
Government | Tribal chiefdom |
Ruler | Garrosh Hellscream |
Language | Orcish, Common, Taur-ahe, Zandali |
Faith | Shamanism |
Affiliation | Horde |
Location | Northern Durotar [46, 12] |
Sources: Lands of Mystery, 34-35, 41-44 World of Warcraft: The Roleplaying Game, 17 |
Orgrimmar[46, 12] is the capital city of the orcs. Found at the northern edge of Durotar, the imposing city is home to the orcish Warchief, Garrosh Hellscream. As with all capital cities, it has a bank, class and profession trainers, and an auction house.
Orgrimmar has been the central hub of the orcish community since the end of the Third War. The city was founded by Thrall and named after his friend and mentor, the former Warchief Orgrim Doomhammer. It is a fortified complex guarded by stout walls, massive gates and tall towers. The mountainous ranges of northern Durotar form a natural barrier to the rear of the fortress, and parts of the complex are carved into the mountain itself.
Orgrimmar is openly hospitable to all members of the Horde and is an important center of commerce. Visitors may fly into the city by way of zeppelin or wyvern, or simply walk through the fortress's main gates.[2]
Thrall led the orcs to the continent of Kalimdor, where they founded a new homeland with the help of their tauren brethren. Naming their new land Durotar after Thrall's Durotan, the orcs settled down to rebuild their once-glorious society. The demonic curse on their kind ended, the Horde changed from a bloodthirsty, warlike juggernaut into more of a loose coalition, dedicated to survival and prosperity rather than conquest. Aided by the noble tauren and the cunning trolls of the Darkspear tribe, Thrall and his orcs looked forward to a new era of peace in their own land. From there, they began the creation of the great warrior city, Orgrimmar.
Today, Orgrimmar lies at the base of a mountain between Durotar and Azshara. A warrior city indeed, it is home to countless amounts of orcs, trolls, and tauren. An increasing amount of Forsaken are now joining the city, as well as the blood elves who have recently been accepted into the Horde.
People and culture
Although orcs comprise the majority of the city's inhabitants, there is a strong troll presence here as well, primarily in the Valley of Spirits. With the recent change in leadership, Garrosh Hellscream has refurbished Orgrimmar's rustic and wooden architecture into reinforced steel and iron. The Horde races also use Orgrimmar as a center of trade, not only of physical goods, but ideas as well. For example, a number of different holidays are celebrated here, including a tauren festival for the winter solstice and a number of others.
The most significant figure in Orgrimmar is undoubtedly Warchief Garrosh Hellscream himself.
Orgrimmar is located in the far north of Durotar, at the foothills of the mountain range that separates Durotar from Azshara. Several valleys have been dug out from the mountain and provide a way of naturally dissecting the city into various zones, including the Valley of Spirits, Valley of Strength, Valley of Wisdom, and the Valley of Honor. Several specialty shops are found in the Drag, a pathway that leads from the Valley of Strength to the Valley of Honor. Those searching for potions or training in the darker arts of the rogue or warlock find a tunnel leading down to the Cleft of Shadow from the Drag.[3]
Orgrimmar received a heavy redesign in the Cataclysm. The tauren, trolls, and goblins each have their own sections of the city now, complete with architecture that reflects their culture. They are respectively the Valley of Wisdom, Valley of Spirits, and the newly added Goblin Slums. Each of these areas has their own bank, auction house, and trainers. Architecture in the remaining sections of Orgrimmar, minus the seedy Cleft of Shadow, reflect a Northrend feel, with blackened metal and giant structures. A number of buildings have been completely moved, like the main auction house in the Valley of Strength. Garrosh has built Grommash Hold, the main seat of power, within this Valley, offering a giant symbol of imposing power to those visiting.
There are other changes of note. A rear entry now leads to Azshara, accessed by passing through the Valley of Honor. The Valley of Honor is now also a second trade district for those wishing to avoid the hustle and bustle of the Valley of Strength and also houses most of the profession trainers. The Drag is now open-air, and there are more entry points into the Cleft of Shadow from other Valleys. Perhaps the most notable change is that the zeppelin towers that once stood outside the gates of Orgrimmar have been demolished and brought inside, rebuilt upon the Orgrimmar Skyway; the wyvern master has also been moved here, and the Western Earthshrine, offering portals to all the newly discovered zones in the Cataclysm as well as Tol Barad, rests across the divide.
Notable characters
- Main article: Orgrimmar NPCs
- Pre-Cataclysm
From his throne in the Valley of Wisdom, Warchief Thrall ruled with the support of the elder far seer Zor Lonetree and the Darkspear hero Vol'jin. Together they formed a wise and noble leadership, capable of guiding the Horde in conflicts with opposing factions such as the Alliance, Scourge, and Burning Legion. While regarding the latter two as nothing but vile enemies, which they are, Thrall was attempting to repair the Horde's relationship with the Alliance. However, animosity between these factions remained during his rule, and have now spilled over. The continued aggression of the Kul'Tiras forces from their base in Tiragarde, combined with several incidents on Azeroth's northernmost continent, have clearly indicated not everyone was keen on pursuing peace.
- Current
Garrosh Hellscream rules in Thrall's stead, intent on showcasing the might of the Horde. His attitude has distanced some heroes of the Horde from him that were more intent on peace, chief among them Vol'jin.
Travel connections
Flight Paths
- Everlook, Winterspring
- Gadgetzan, Tanaris
- Ratchet, Northern Barrens
- Razor Hill, Durotar
- Southern Rocketway, Azshara
- Bilgewater Harbor, Azshara
- Splintertree Post, Ashenvale
- Thunder Bluff, Mulgore
- Crossroads, Northern Barrens
- Mor'shan Rampart, Northern Barrens
- Brackenwall Village, Dustwallow Marsh
- Thunder Bluff, Mulgore
- Undercity, Tirisfal Glades
- Grom'gol Base Camp, Northern Stranglethorn
- Warsong Hold, Borean Tundra
- Stair of Destiny, Blasted Lands (Cleft of Shadow)
- Western Earthshrine[50, 37.7]
- Tol Barad
- Deepholm
- Mount Hyjal
- Twilight Highlands
- Uldum
- Vashj'ir
Main districts
- Valley of Strength
- Goblin Slums
- Valley of Spirits
- Valley of Wisdom
- The Drag
- Cleft of Shadow
- Valley of Honor
- Orgrimmar Skyway
- Western Earthshrine
- Class trainers: None
- Profession trainers: None
- Locations not part of any district
Points of interest
Note: Coordinates are not exact. General locations shown.
- Shops and other areas of note
- Shops and other areas of note, Cleft of Shadow
- Images
- Videos
- Main article: Orgrimmar quests
Patches and hotfixes
- Patch 4.0.3a (2010-11-23): Received major overhaul.
- Patch 1.3.0 (07-Mar-2005): Patrolling scouts that can see through stealth and invisibility have been added to Orgrimmar.
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It was a topsy-turvy homestand for the Reds. They played arguably their best stretch of baseball of the season against the playoff-contending Cardinals and Dodgers -- taking six out of seven in the two series -- but then dropped a set against the last-place Cubs.
What comes now for the Reds, with the Nationals still chasing in the National League Wild Card race, against the struggling Brewers?
Both Milwaukee and Cincinnati will find out on Friday, when the two teams kick off a three-game weekend series at Miller Park. Right-handers Mat Latos and Kyle Lohse will square off in the opener. The Reds were off on Thursday, while the Brewers wrapped up a midweek series against St. Louis with a 5-3 victory.
"We've had some trouble here with Milwaukee the last couple of series, so we owe them one," Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco said. "We need to go out there and prove what kind of team we actually are and show everybody, especially in Milwaukee. That's a tough place to win."
The Reds won their series finale against the Cubs on Wednesday afternoon, but the Nationals beat the Mets on Thursday to creep within 5 1/2 games, including five in the all-important loss column. Cincinnati is 2 1/2 games back of St. Louis and Pittsburgh for the both the division lead and the first NL Wild Card spot.
It's the Reds' final road trip of the season, with three games in Houston and three in Pittsburgh to follow the series in Milwaukee. The Brewers will be coming off a six-game road trip, and Friday will mark the start of their last homestand of the year. After the Reds come to town, the Crew will host the Cubs and Cardinals in an NL Central-centric stretch.
"It has been a long year, but it still seems -- it's just odd," Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said. "It's just a weird feeling when you're thinking about that last homestand or that last road trip. Even though it's been a difficult year, I don't know, for some reason it just comes up on your quicker than you think."
Lohse will try to get his record above .500 on Friday, while working on some discouraging numbers since early August. He's 2-2 in six starts since Aug. 9 (and the team is 3-3), but he owns a 4.95 ERA in that span and teams are hitting .329 against him.
The righty has given up 31 hits over his past three starts, including 11 (and seven earned runs) against the Cubs on Friday.
"[Lohse] missed his location a lot," Roenicke said. "When he missed location, [the Cubs] didn't miss the pitch. He didn't make too many quality pitches in the first inning. But after that he was a little bit better. … [His] last two innings were pretty good. … I don't know why he came out and was struggling there with his command, but we need to get him back on track again."
Latos has surrendered nine hits in two of his past three outings, but took a no-decision in his last outing against the Dodgers. He scattered nine hits and three runs over seven innings.
"[Latos has] learned how to pitch without his best stuff and how to battle," said Reds manager Dusty Baker. "He's got to stay healthy, because he's only going to get better."
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This is the first time in Roenicke's tenure that the Brewers' final home games won't be meaningful. In 2011, they won the division with the NL's second-best record. In 2012, they got hot in August and entered the final homestand with an outside chance for the second Wild Card, before being eliminated in game No. 159 of 162.
This year, the Brewers were eliminated in game No. 143. The focus instead has been on in-season call-ups like Scooter Gennett, who is making a case to start next season at second base; Johnny Hellweg, who will start Saturday against the Reds; and outfielder Khris Davis, who could return from a left wrist injury on Friday.
"The excitement now is hoping some of these young guys put it together to where your future looks really good," Roenicke said.
Reds: Mesoraco busts out
After entering Wednesday afternoon's game hitless in his last 13 at-bats, a season high (and one shy of his career high), Mesoraco singled with two outs in the second inning and went on to have a 3-for-4 afternoon with a solo homer and two runs.
• The Reds have won or split nine of their 23 road series.
Worth noting
• Joey Votto (117) and Shin-Soo Choo (98) are trying to become the fourth set of Reds teammates with at least 100 walks in a season. Nobody has done it since Joe Morgan (120) and Pete Rose (106) did so in 1974.
• The Brewers are 31-40 at home and 7-14-2 in series play at Miller Park.
Joey Nowak is a reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter at @joeynowak. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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You probably have never heard of the Battle of Blair Mountain, but it was VERY BIG DEAL:On August 25, 1921, the largest labor insurgency in American history and the largest civil uprising since the Civil War began in Logan County, West Virginia when 10,000 miners and their supporters went to war with 3,000 coal mine executives and their hired thugs. The Battle of Blair Mountain is one of the least known major events in American history.
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Athens, Greece – Special Olympics will introduce a new sports exhibition at the World Games, Unity Sports Events, a series of competitions that pair people with and without intellectual disabilities to compete alongside one another on the field of play. Celebrity guests of the World Games will participate in 24 different events scheduled throughout the World Games.
Inspired by Special Olympics Unified Sports®, Unity Sports Events will provide a memorable opportunity for the athletes and celebrity guests to spotlight the importance of inclusion, sportsmanship, and friendship to the rest of the world. This first-hand experience aims to change perceptions and break down barriers for people with intellectual disabilities, by uniting people in the joy of competition.
During the course of the World Summer Games, 24 Unity Sports Events will take place in nearly every sport. These events include races, relays, tournaments, and team competitions.
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June 26Tennis (MTN-10:30)Cycling (HSB-15:00)
July 1Dragon Boat (SKA-12:00)Handball (HFI-12:00)Table Tennis (SEF-13:00)Sailing (SSA-13:00)
July 2Kayaking (SKA-12:00)Softball (HSB-12:30)Table Tennis (SEF-13:00)Athletics* (MOL-13:45)Volleyball (MOL-16:30)
June 28Badminton (HFI-13:00)Golf (GGF-14:00)Roller Skating (SEF-15:30)
July 310K* (Panathenaikon-08:00)1/2 Marathon* (Pana-08:00)Football (HHO-11:45)Bowling* (BBO-13:00)Table Tennis (SEF-13:00)Aquatics* (MAQ-15:00)Basketball* (MBK-15:00)Bocce (SEF-17:30)
June 30Golf (GGF-14:00)Beach Volleyball (SEF-17:00)
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The professional and Olympic athletes competing in Unity Sports have played in FIFA World Cups, been selected as NBA All-Stars, and combined, have won 26 gold, 14 silver, and 10 bronze Olympic medals. Most will be competing in their primary sport; however, some are challenging themselves by trying different events. Also joining in the competitions are celebrities from around the world. Below is the list of celebrity and athletic guests who will be participating in the various Unity Sports Events:
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Athletics:Voula PatoulidouPauline Davis-Thompson
Dragon Boat Racing:Riyo Mori
Football:Enrique BorjaLucas Radebe
Cycling:Zhang ZiyiEdwin MosesOlga Vasdeki
Aquatics:Donna de Varona John Naber
Roller Skating:Apolo OhnoMichelle Kwan
Basketball: Vlade Divac Joe Jonas Sam Perkins Argiris KambourisDikembe Mutombo
Badminton:Bart ConnerNadia Comaneci
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