Game 49: Reds 8, Pirates 1
By
Amanda
Posted at 11:53 am
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 1 |
| Pirates | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
After a lengthy rain delay, the Reds and Pirates finally took the field around 9 p.m. for the second in their three-game series. It made for a late night, but a happy result for Reds fans as the Reds took it 8-1.
Homer Baily started and ended for the Reds, turning in his second career complete game. In 9 innings of work he allowed 1 run (earned) on 4 hits and a walk. The outing improves his record to 4-3.
There was plenty of offensive action to go around for the Reds, with all these guys getting one or more hits:
- Drew Stubbs
- Joey Votto
- Brandong Phillips
- Jay Bruce
- Ryan Ludwick
- Todd Frazier
- Homer Baily
Bruce went 3-for-4 with 2 RBI. Frazier when 2-for-3 with 2 RBI. Even Bailey went 2-for-3 with 1 RBI.
The win brings the Reds record to 28-21 and extends their first-place lead. The series is decided tonight at 7:05 p.m. when Johnny Cueto (5-2, 2.53 ERA) takes on A.J. Burnett (3-2, 4.19 ERA).