Bailey grounded the Astros on Tuesday
The Reds (75-80) snapped a 4-game losing skid on Tuesday by slipping by the visiting Astros (53-101) 6-4 at Great American Ball Park. Homer Bailey stole the show on the mound, and at the plate, en route to earning his ninth victory of the year.
Here's the good, the bad, the notables and the Hard Hat recipient for the season's last home game under the GABP lights:
The Good:
-The Redlegs win a one-run game.
-Bailey. The Texas native allowed just two runs on six hits through seven innings of work. He also showed his team's struggling offense a thing or two at the dish as evidenced by his 3 for 3 peformance.
-Not to be outdone by a pitcher, Jay Bruce sprayed three singles around the yard and drove in two.
-Dave Sappelt and Juan Francisco collected two hits a piece.
-Devin Mesoraco kicked off the scoring with a two-run blast in the second -- number two of his big league career.
-Brandon Phillips crushed his sixth homer in eig...
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