A few costly errors, which led to a four run sixth inning, and a masterful 7 2/3 innings of one run ball from Homer Bailey (8-7) led Cincinnati (71-73) to a 4-1 series opening win over Colorado (67-77) Friday night.Let's recap the action with the good, the bad, and some notables on the affair:The Good-Francisco Cordero picked up his 32nd save of the season, and career number 322 to surpass Jose Mesa on the all-time list.-Homer Bailey looked like a stud throwing 7 2/3 innings allowing only a solo homer and an intentional walk, while striking out six.-Ryan Hanigan went 2-4 and drove in two runs to break the 1-1 tie in the sixth.-Paul Janish had a hit and an RBI!The Bad-Drew Stubbs struck out again running his season total to 186.-Jay Bruce and Juan Francisco were a combined 0-7.The Notables-The Reds lead the season series over the Rockies 3-2 with the final two games to be played today and tomorrow.
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