Reds vs A's

The first game of a two game series was a one sided affair as the A's toppled the Reds 6-0. All six runs were earned and given up by Red's starter Homer Bailey who pitched a complete game. Matt Harvey also pitched a complete game. He dazzled over 9 innings of 4 hit ball, raking up more than 10 strikeouts. The Athletics scored their runs in bunches with 2 three run innings. They totaled 2 home runs in the game and really got to Reds starter Homer Bailey early with a 3 run second inning. The game was frustrating for Reds fans who came into the season with very high hopes for their offense. 

The second game of the Red's A's series was far more competitive than the lopsided first one. The game went 11 scoreless innings until the A's finally got to Red's pitcher Homer Bailey. Both Bailey and Colon of the A's shut down opposing batters. There were very few base runners in the first 10 innings which allowed the pitchers to go deep into the game. Although Bailey took the loss few will say he deserved it after giving up 1 run in 12 innings of work. Similar to the first game Red's fans must be frustrated with the lack of offense. It was a walk off single in the bottom of the 12th that pushed the games sole run across