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October 8, 2008 5:45:30 AM CDT



Cincinnati Reds track this thread

Started by D Lim; Last updated Nov 6, 07 2:20 PM CST by D Lim | View history

Cincinnati Reds

New manager Dusty Baker tries to lead the Reds out of long-time mediocrity in 2008

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  • April 2008
    • Cincinnati, Volquez Rip Shaky Zito, 10-1

      Cincinnati, Volquez Rip Shaky Zito, 10-1

      (Newser) - Edinson Volquez struck out a career-high 10 in seven innings, Brandon Phillips homered twice and the Cincinnati Reds roughed up Barry Zito in a 10-1 win over the San Francisco Giants on Sunday. Volquez (4-0) allowed one run and five hits to win his third consecutive start, and Ryan Freel's two-run single keyed a six-run first inning for Cincinnati. More »

    • Sanchez Shuts Down Griffey, Cincinnati

      Sanchez Shuts Down Griffey, Cincinnati

      (Newser) - Jonathan Sanchez dominated the Cincinnati Reds in Dusty Baker's Bay Area return. Sanchez pitched into the ninth and matched his career high with 10 strikeouts, outdueling Reds ace Aaron Harang and keeping Ken Griffey Jr. at 597 career home runs in the San Francisco Giants' 3-1 victory Friday night. Sanchez retired 16 straight during one stretch and won his second straight start. More »

    • Berkman Leads Surging Astros

      Berkman Leads Surging Astros

      (Newser) - Lance Berkman hit his 18th homer at Great American Ball Park—the most by any visiting player—and drove in three runs Thursday, leading the Houston Astros to their fifth straight win, 5-3 over the Cincinnati Reds. Berkman had a two-run homer and a run-scoring double off rookie Johnny Cueto (1-2), whose 96 mph fastball wasn't enough to slow the Astros' surging offense or get the Reds out of their slump.  More »

    • Astros Offense Stays Hot in 9-3 Frolic Over Reds

      Astros Offense Stays Hot in 9-3 Frolic Over Reds

      (Newser) - Kazuo Matsui sparked Houston's seven-run rally with a two-run single, and the Astros coasted to their fourth straight victory Wednesday night, 9-3 over the unsettled Cincinnati Reds. Houston has won four in a row for the first time since last May, getting 36 runs out of a lineup producing top-to-bottom. More »

    • Hairston Ignites Cincy Split With Los Angeles

      Hairston Ignites Cincy Split With Los Angeles

      (Newser) - Jerry Hairston Jr. had four hits in his debut as Cincinnati's leadoff hitter, and Adam Dunn and Brandon Phillips each homered Tuesday night, leading the Reds to an 8-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Reds split their two-game series with a rare victory over the Dodgers, who are 11-3 against Cincinnati since 2006. More »

    • Garciaparra Ends Homer Drought

      Garciaparra Ends Homer Drought

      (Newser) - Nomar Garciaparra hit his first home run since Sept. 14 and drove in three runs, Brad Penny stayed perfect at Great American Ball Park and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Cincinnati Reds 9-3 Monday night. Rafael Furcal also homered, and James Loney added three RBI for the Dodgers, who equalled their season high with 15. More »

    • Gagne Blows it in 10th, Junior Lifts Reds Over Brewers 4-3

      Gagne Blows it in 10th, Junior Lifts Reds Over Brewers 4-3

      (Newser) - Edwin Encarnacion and Paul Bako hit consecutive homers off Eric Gagne in the 10th inning Sunday, and Ken Griffey Jr. followed with a run-scoring single that sent the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. The Reds won for only the second time in their last nine games, a downturn linked to their struggling offense. More »

    • Hall's 2-run Double in 10th Rallies Brewers

      Hall's 2-run Double in 10th Rallies Brewers

      (Newser) - Bill Hall's two-run double in the 10th inning kept the Milwaukee Brewers perfect in extra innings this season, setting up a 5-3 victory today over the Cincinnati Reds. The Reds have seen quite enough of Hall already. His two-run homer led to a 5-2 win in the series opener. A day later, he sent a pitch from David Weathers (0-2) into right-center to break a 3-all tie. More »

    • Sheets Dominates Early in Brewers' Win

      Sheets Dominates Early in Brewers' Win

      (Newser) - Ben Sheets dominated for five innings before a tight pitching arm forced him from the game Friday, and Milwaukee held on for a 5-2 victory over slumping Cincinnati. Sheets (3-0) allowed only a pair of singles, looking very comfortable in a hitter-friendly ballpark where he has never lost. He left for a pinch-hitter in the sixth inning with the Brewers ahead 5-0. More »

    • Griffey's 596th HR Leads Reds Past Cubs 9-2

      Griffey's 596th HR Leads Reds Past Cubs 9-2

      (Newser) - Dusty Baker got a win at Wrigley Field while managing the Cincinnati Reds, thanks to Joey Votto and Ken Griffey Jr. Votto doubled with the bases loaded, homered, drove in five runs and made a nice defensive play and Griffey hit his 596th career homer Thursday as Cincinnati beat the Chicago Cubs 9-2 to end a five-game losing streak. More »

    • Zambrano Lead Cubs to 12-3 Win Over Slumping Reds

      Zambrano Lead Cubs to 12-3 Win Over Slumping Reds

      (Newser) - Derrek Lee homered, Carlos Zambrano pitched seven solid innings while helping himself with three hits and the Chicago Cubs jumped to an early lead Wednesday night in beating the Cincinnati Reds 12-3. The Cubs scored four runs in the first and six in the third to give Zambrano an early cushion on another blustery night at Wrigley Field. More »

    • Lee's Homer Leads Cubs Past Reds in Baker's Return

      Lee's Homer Leads Cubs Past Reds in Baker's Return

      (Newser) - Dusty Baker knew exactly what to look for when he returned to Wrigley Field. "The first thing you do when you get here, you check the wind," he said. It was blowing out. Derrek Lee hit a three-run homer and started a pivotal double play to help the Chicago Cubs beat their former manager and his Cincinnati Reds 9-5. More »

    • Pirates Homer Three Times in Win Over Reds

      Pirates Homer Three Times in Win Over Reds

      (Newser) - Ryan Doumit, Xavier Nady and Jason Bay homered as Pittsburgh's Tom Gorzelanny bounced back from one of his worst career starts to beat the Cincinnati Reds, 9-1, today. Gorzelanny, becoming the only Pirates starter other than Ian Snell to win this season, limited the Reds to one run and four hits despite walking four over 6 1-3 innings. More »

    • Pirates Win on McLouth's Hit