The Reds will look for their first hit today as they play game two at Citizens Bank Park. Little Roy will take the bump for the Phils looking to stifle Cincinnati's offense in hopes of taking a 2-0 lead in the series.
The Reds will turn to Bronson Arroyo to try and even the series in Philly and take a 1-1 tie back home. Dusty Baker will need to try and strike life into the high powered offense that carried them throughout the season. MVP candidate Joey Votto will look to lead the young Reds to their first playoff win in 15 years.
The Phillies will need to break out with their offense after being shut-out for seven innings by the Reds' bullpen. They will need to get Howard and Werth into October mode after they went a combined 0-8 with 4 K's between them in game one.
Also playing game two tonight will be Atlanta and SF. With the Giants leading 1-0 in the series, they will give the ball to Matt Cain to get a two game lead in the series. The Braves will turn to youngster Tommy Hanson to stop the bleeding and also hope to generate a spark into an offense that was shut-out for nine innings the night before.
The rally towels will be waving in the City of Brotherly Love but their will be no love for those dressed in grey tonight.
Atlanta's slogan has been "this one's for Bobby" but in order to extend their season they will need to push some runs across the plate against a strong pitching staff of SF.
Reds @ Phillies (Bronson Arroyo vs. Roy Oswalt) 6:00pm (Philadelphia leads 1-0)
Braves @ Giants (Tommy Hanson vs. Matt Cain) 9:30pm (SF leads 1-0)
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