September 9, 2012
Photos from Saturday’s lone win against the Astros
The RHM crew had the pleasure of attending Saturday night’s game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Houston Astros. Our seats were much better than the last time we saw a game, as evidenced by the much closer photos.

Joey Votto exposed some skin to the crowd after his double. Once on base, he always puts on a knee brace.
- Barry Larkin’s retired number 11 hangs next to the retired number of Davey Concepcion, the shortstop Larkin took over for.
- Joey Votto stands with his foot on the bag to field a throw to first base.
- Brandon Phillips patrols his territory between outs in the first inning.
- Bronson Arroyo looks for the sign from the catcher.
- Todd Frazier is friendly to everyone, include the dreaded men in blue.
- Jay Bruce thanks his mom for being a major league right fielder.
- Chris Heisey bats while first base coach Billy Hatcher watches.
- Batting or fielding, Joey Votto spends a lot of time on first base.
- Ooh, and just think all the fun discussions about line-up construction we can have with another right-handed threat!
- Jay Bruce prepares to swing and hit a home run to tie the game.
- The fireworks celebrating Jay Bruce’s game-tying home run.
- Don’t overdo it, dude.
- Bronson Arroyo and his red bat move towards the batter’s box.
- Brandon Phillips about uncoil and hit a home run to give the Reds the lead.
- Brandon Phillips rounds second after his solo home run that gave the Reds the lead.
- Joey Votto had a good night at the plate, going 2-3 with a run scored.
- Rosie watches the game from behind the Astros’ dugout.
- Sean Marshall kept the Astros off the board in the 8th inning.
- Henry Rodriguez got the first hit of his major league career.
- Putting in a picture of Broxton here because I don’t have one of Partch.
- The Reds high five each other after the win.
- The scoreboard showing the Reds only win against the Astros during the series.