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Reds pick up first win of the season over Cardinals
by Tony McGuire
Sports Editor
Apr 25, 2012 | 397 views | 0 0 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend | print
The Reds come across with a run. (photos by Tony McGuire)
The Reds come across with a run. (photos by Tony McGuire)
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The Reds catcher comes out from behind the plate to throw out the runner at second.
The Reds catcher comes out from behind the plate to throw out the runner at second.
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The Reds second baseman takes the high throw at second.
The Reds second baseman takes the high throw at second.
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The Cardinals come across with a run.
The Cardinals come across with a run.
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The Reds avoid the tag at the plate.
The Reds avoid the tag at the plate.
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The Cardinals pitcher takes it to the plate.
The Cardinals pitcher takes it to the plate.
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A Cardinal player rounds third and heads home for the score.
A Cardinal player rounds third and heads home for the score.
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Game two of opening day featured the Reds and the Cardinals. The game was tight in the early going, with the Reds exploding late to take the 25-11 win.

The Reds opened the game with five runs in the first inning. The Cardinals countered with two runs in the bottom of the first, and three in the second (5-5).

The Reds then scored two in the third inning, while the Cardinals plated but one (7-6). The Reds’ bats came alive in the fourth inning as they managed seven runs to boost their lead to 14-6. They then came back with 11 runs in the fifth inning. The Cardinals rallied in the bottom of the frame, but could only muster five runs. The Reds went on to win the game by the final tally of 25-11.

Reds stats: K. Hillman 2 hits and 3 runs, T. Campbell 2 hits and 4 runs, D. Baker 2 hits and 4 runs, J. Frazier 3 hits and 4 runs, A. Combs 2 runs, B. Amburgey 1 hit and 4 runs, D. Combs 1 hit and 1 run an H. York 2 runs.

Cardinals stats: J. Woolum 1hit and 1 run, K. Noble 1 hit and 1 run, M. Commins 1 hit and 1 run, S. Robinson 1 run, J. Caudill 1 hit and 1 run, C. Neace 1 hit and 1 run, S. Neace 2 runs, J. Napier 1 run, D. Browning 1 run and M. Steele 1 run.



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