Jeff Kent, Bigd, Richard Hidalgo and Bags were the big run producers as the Astros beat the Reds in the second game of their four game series, 10-4. Wade Miller struggled through six innings, but the Reds were never able to take advantage of Miller’s wildness to put together a really big inning, and the reliable Stros bullpen limited the Reds to one run in the last three innings to secure the win.
Tim Redding, who has not pitched and probably has beein in therapy since being belted for 9 hits and 8 runs in three innings against the Cards on April 21, will be a highly motivated pitcher for the Stros in the Sunday afternoon game of the series. Cory Lidle will likely start for the Reds.
The Stros are now 14-9, tied with the Cubs for the NL Central lead, and are among the five teams with the best record in MLB right now.