The Reds could have had a more commanding lead, but had three runners thrown out at the plate. They erased any doubt about the outcome by scoring seven in the ninth off of Dan Jennings, who walked three and gave up three hits. Six of the seven runs were charged to Jennings, capped off by Marlon Byrd's three-run homer.
MOMENTS THAT MATTERED
Early exit: Noesi lasted just 1 2/3 innings before departing due to Hamilton's line drive off of his right hip with two runners on in the second. Noesi threw a couple of warmup tosses under the watchful eyes of White Sox head athletic trainer Herm Schneider and manager Robin Ventura, but eventually left with a lower back contusion.