Cincinnati Reds vs Houston Astros
When ? Tuesday, 20 September, 2011 – 07:10 pm
Where ? Great American Ball Park
Pitchers: vs Norris vs Bailey
Tuesday’s scheduled starter (6-10, 3.68) would like to keep it that way as he tries to send the Reds to their first five-game skid since a season-worst 0-6 stretch May 18-23. He went 2 for 3 with a go-ahead solo shot Monday when he played in the outfield for the first time. right-hander settled down nicely in his last outing following a rocky start. It’s been smooth sailing for the Texas native this season against the . The right-hander makes his first career appearance in Cincinnati. He is 0-1 with a 6.75 ERA in three starts in this matchup after giving up three runs and a career high-tying 10 hits in five innings of a 4-3, 10-inning victory Aug. 1. “I found the release point that I needed,” he said after striking out a season high-tying nine. Bailey goes for his fourth win over Houston in 2011 on Tuesday night when the Reds try to avoid losing five straight for the first time since May. He’s batting .403 (25 for 62) with three homers and 12 RBIs in his last 30 games. The Reds (74-80) could use another quality start from Bailey following a 3-2 series-opening loss Monday when the bullpen gave up three runs in four innings. Cincinnati’s relievers have allowed four homers and 10 runs during the four-game skid. Live score and results will be available soon.. stay with us.