The story of the night: Homer Bailey made his first rehab start off his Tommy John Surgery and, friends and family, he shut down fools. He sat mid-90s on his fastball, touched 97 mph and oh man can he start for the Reds tomorrow? All told, Homer was yanked in the 4th, bringing his final line to 3.2 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 6 K. Welcome back, Homey. Other pitchers of note: Dayan Diaz gave up a hit and a walk, Ryan Mattheus blew the save, Jumbo appeared and struck out the side and Chad "Shark" Rodgers gave up nothing in long relief.
Farmers Only: Homer Bailey is back
