The Joe Nuxhall Memorial Honorary Star of the Game
Even though he had 6 rehab starts in Louisville, it was understood that Homer Bailey would be spending his first few starts with the Reds this season getting his sea legs back under him as he faced major league hitters for the first time since last May. This was even more evident as he continued to shake off the rust in starts against San Diego and St. Louis in his much-awaited return to the Reds. Ol' Hoss came back to form in a huge way tonight to the tune of 6 shutout innings, 3 hits, 1 walk and 11 strikeouts to shut down Milwaukee.