Phillies-Reds preview
7:10 Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati. TV: Comcast SportsNet. Radio: WPHT (1210-AM); WUBA (1480-AM) Spanish. Who's hot Joey Votto: The Reds first baseman doubled last night and has now reached base safely in each of his last 36 games, the longest streak in the majors since Nick Markakis' 38-game streak from July 5-Aug. 18 of last season.
7:10 Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati. TV: Comcast SportsNet. Radio: WPHT (1210-AM); WUBA (1480-AM) Spanish.
Who's hot
Joey Votto: The Reds first baseman doubled last night and has now reached base safely in each of his last 36 games, the longest streak in the majors since Nick Markakis' 38-game streak from July 5-Aug. 18 of last season.
Who's not
Brian Schneider: The Phillies catcher, filling in for injured starter Carlos Ruiz, entered last night with three hits in his last 22 at-bats.
Three matchups to watch
Phillies vs. Leake: A 22-year-old, first-round pick of the Reds in the 2009 draft, Leake has pitched well his rookie season, but has walked 11 batters while striking out eight in his last three starts.
Blanton vs. Reds: Blanton appears to be finding his groove after finishing his eighth start with a 7.28 ERA. In his last two, he has allowed six runs in 13 2/3 innings with nine strikeouts and three walks.
Scott Rolen vs. Phillies: Rolen homered against his former team last night.
Upcoming probables
Tomorrow vs. Reds: Phillies RHP Roy Halladay (9-6, 2.29) vs. Reds RHP Aaron Harang (6-7, 5.07)
Thursday vs. Pirates: Phillies LHP Cole Hamels (6-6, 4.08) vs. Pirates RHP Daniel McCutchen (0-3, 11.00)
Friday vs. Pirates: Phillies LHP Jamie Moyer (9-6, 4.30) vs. Pirates RHP Ross Ohlendorf (0-6, 4.90)