Houston Intends to Spoil the Party

Houston used three singles and a squeeze bunt by starting pitcher Wandy Rodriguez to take a 2-1 lead into the third inning.

Chris Johnson and Brett Wallace singled but Edinson Volquez forced Johnson at third on a bunt attempt by Angel Sanchez.  Jason Castro hit a 1-2 pitch for a single to score Wallace and send Sanchez to third.  Rodriguez bunted as Sanchez raced home.

Brandon Phillips reached by being hit with a pitch to start the Reds second.  He was caught stealing by Castro as Jay Bruce struck out.  Ramon Hernandez struck out to end the second.