Reds 10-8
Astros 7-12
Probable starters
Monday, April 27
Roy Oswalt, RHP (0-2, 4.68)
vs.
Johnny Cueto, RHP (1-1, 2.55)
Tuesday, April 28
Wandy Rodriguez, LHP (1-2, 1.80)
vs.
Aaron Harang, RHP (2-2, 2.00)
Wednesday, April 29
Felipe Paulino, RHP (0-1, 3.00)
vs.
Edinson Volquez, RHP (2-2, 6.20)
Notes:
- Votto, Phillips & EE have still played every inning of every game
- Since returning from the hand injury, Bruce is batting .455 (10 for 22) with 4 HR and 8 RBI. Bruce has a 6 game hit streak.
- Over the last 8 games Reds pitchers have a 3.16 ERA, lowering the overall ERA to 4.25.
- Opponents are hitting .182 off Rhodes & Weathers combined. They have pitched 13.1 scoreless innings in 14 appearances.
- The Reds have allowed a run in the first inning 6 times this year.
- Reds are 3-5 at home.
- The Reds are 401-380-1 all time vs. Houston, including 3-1 this season.
- The Reds have lost the last 9 home games vs. Houston. The Astros have a .667 winning percentage at GABP (30-15), the best of any opponent.
- Lance Berkman has hit the most HR by a Reds opponent at GABP (19).
- Roy Oswalt has 7 wins at GABP, tied for the most victories by another pitcher (Carlos Zambrano).
- In 18 games Reds' SP have 7 quality starts. The team is 7-0 in those starts.
- Reds are 9-0 when they lead after 7 innings, and 1-8 when they trail after 7 innings.
- Reds are 8-3 when scoring more than 3 runs.
- Reds are 7-7 with a 4.06 ERA when Hernandez catches, and 3-1 with a 4.86 ERA with Hanigan catching.
Vs. the Astros:
Cueto (5 games) 0-3, 6.75 ERA, 25.1 IP, 18 K, 14 BB
Harang (20 games) 8-8, 4.50 ERA, 125.1 IP, 102 K, 31 BB
