Christian Bailey

Homer Bailey.  He accomplished something on Friday that no pitcher on the Reds have accomplished since Tom Browning in 1988.  Tom's was perfect, but Homer pitched a no-hitter.  Homer has owned the Pirates in his career.  He's had 3 complete games, all at PNC Park.  This time, he took it to another level.  Homer came to the Reds with high expectations.  He was a high draft pick and considered the future ace.  When he first came up, he was cocky thinking he could own hitters with is fastball.  He found out quickly he wasn't in the minors anymore.  He gave new meaning to "Homer" giving up home runs left and right.  Pitchers like Cueto and Volquez moved ahead of him and he became an after thought. This year, he has been the 4th best pitcher on a very good pitching staff. Homer is the only one to throw a no hitter and it was a long journey to get there.  I am happy for him, and it's perfect to help the team going into the playoffs.  Until this no hitter he was probably more well known for looking like Christian Bale.

Christian Bailey celebrating his no hitter