Reds Minor League Baseball Blog

The Bats had plenty of hitting stars in their 11-5 over Gwinnett.  Darnell McDonald went three for five with a pair of solo homers and three runs.  Kevin Barker went two for two with a double, a solo home run and two runs scored while Edwin Encarnacion belted a three run blast during his rehab stint.

Homer Bailey improved to 8-5 with a really nice start.  He gave up one run on six hits and two walks with eight strikeouts in seven frames.

Joey Votto went two for three with a grand slam and two runs in the Bats 9-6 win over the Clippers.   Edwin Encarnacion (who probably shouldn’t be at Triple A to begin with) was a perfect three for three with a homerun, two RBIs and three runs.

Tom Shern picked up the win with a solid start.  He improved to 2-2 and he gave up three runs on seven hits and four walks with six strikeouts in 6 2/3 innings.

Dewayne Wise got it done at the plate in the Bats 13-3 win over Toledo. He went two for five with two homeruns, four RBIs and three runs.  Aaron Herr had four hits and he homered while Edwin Encarnacion homered and finished with three hits.

Mike Gosling got it done on the mound.  He improved to 2-2 on the season and he gave up three runs on eleven hits with six strikeouts in 7 1/3 innings.

The Bats took care of the Mud Hens today as they finished a postponed game from yesterday.  They needed a run in the ninth and then two in the elventh to seal the 5-4 win, but they got it done.  Most of the offense was provided by Edwin Encarnacion.  He went two for five with a double, a homerun and three RBIs.  Joey Votto singled twice and he scored two runs.

Tom Shearn threw six innings and he took over when things kicked off today.  He gave up three runs and he struck out five.  Jason Kershner picked up the win and he improved his record to 3-3 on the season.