Sammy Sosa struck out three times in another 0-for-4 day.
(AP photo)
Sept. 18: Reds 6, Cubs 4
Sammy Sosa pops up in the eighth inning of an 0-for-4 day.
(AP photo)
Reggie Sanders protests an ump's call in the first inning that gave Dmitri Young a double when he should have had a HR.
(AP photo)
Roberto Petagine slides under Cubs SS Jose Hernandez on a double.
(AP photo)
Gabe White is congratulated by Eddie Taubensee.
(AP photo)
Sept. 16: Brewers 2, Reds 0
Sean Casey scratches his head after being called out at first on a close play.
(Craig Ruttle photo)
Chris Stynes nearly uproots the base as he steals second.
(AP photo)
Sept. 15: Reds 5, Brewers 1
Aaron Boone makes a play at third during Tuesday's game with the Brewers.
(Ernest Coleman photo)
Brook Fordyce charges toward first base.
(Ernest Coleman photo)
Damian Jackson takes out Brewers' second baseman Fernando Vina with a slide Tuesday.
(Ernest Coleman photo)
Barry Larkin is met by Dmitri Young after hitting a home run in the 4th inning.
(Ernest Coleman photo)
Sept. 14: Brewers 2, Reds 1
Aaron Boone steals second base on Milwaukee's Jose Valentin.
(Craig Ruttle photo)
Pete Harnisch had won four straight until Monday's 2-1 loss against the Brewers.
(Craig Ruttle photo)
Sept. 13: Diamondbacks 5, Reds 0
D'Backs pitcher Andy Benes hugs catcher Kelly Stinnett after losing his no-hit bid in the ninth.
(Michael E. Keating photo)
Andy Benes acknowledges a standing ovation from Reds fans.
(Michael E. Keating photo)
Aaron Boone leaps for the throw as Andy Fox slides into third.
(AP photo)
Sept. 12: Reds 3, Diamondbacks 0
Steve Parris pitched 7 2/3 shutout innings.
(AP photo)
Reggie Sanders beats a throw home.
Sept. 11: Reds 13, Diamondbacks 1
Reggie Sanders advances safely to third base as Diamondbacks' Matt Williams waits for the throw.
(AP photo)
Sept. 10: Cardinals 8, Reds 7
Mark McGwire jokes with Reds' pitchers Gabe White and John Hudek during batting practice.
(Ernest Coleman photo)
Fans seeking autographs swarm Mark McGwire on Thursday.
(Ernest Coleman photo)
Fans at Cinergy Field on Thursday night honor Mark McGwire his record-setting 62 home runs.
(Ernest Coleman photo)
Mark McGwire takes a break to think about his first at-bat on Thursday night.
(Ernest Coleman photo)
Sept. 9: Reds 6, Cardinals 3
Bret Boone tosses his bat aside after hitting his second home run of Wednesday's game.
(Ernest Coleman photo)
Mark McGwire gets a warm welcome by Eddie Taubensee as he approached the plate for his first at-bat Wednesday.
(Craig Ruttle photo)
Mark McGwire takes some time for himself after his first at-bat.
(Ernest Coleman photo)
Fans honor Mark McGwire in the left-center seats at Cinergy Field.
(Michael Snyder photo)
Mark McGwire says hello to a sell-out crowd at Cinergy Field.
(Craig Ruttle photo)
Pete Harnisch gets the tag on Bobby Witt at he tries to make it to first base.
(Ernest Coleman photo)
Sept. 8: Astros 13, Reds 7
Sean Casey is greeted by Barry Larkin after his two-run HR in the third inning.
(AP photo)
Pat Watkins is forced out at second.
(AP photo)
Sept. 7: Astros 1, Reds 0
Randy Johnson struck out 14 Reds.
(AP photo)
Bret Boone protests a called strike three with umpire Jeff Nelson.
(AP photo)
Bret Boone flips after forcing Carl Everett.
(AP photo)
Sept. 6: Cardinals 5, Reds 2
Mark McGwire Eddie Taubensee and home plate ump Mike Winters watch McGwire's drive for his 61st HR go foul
(AP photo)
Dmitri Young is greeted by Barry Larkin and Robert Petagine after his two-run HR in the first.
(AP photo)
Sept. 5: Cardinals 7, Reds 0
Dennis Reyes, Mark McGwire, Brook Fordyce and umpire Larry Pontino watch McGwire's 60th home run.
(AP photo)
Mark McGwire bumps chests with teammate John Mabry.
(AP photo)
Mark McGwire acknowledges the cheers.
(AP photo)
Sept. 4: Reds 3, Cardinals 2
Pete Harnisch fans Mark McGwire in the third inning.
(AP photo)
Mark McGwire looks glum after striking out against Scott Sullivan in the seventh
(AP photo)
Eddie Taubensee blocks the plate and tags out Eli Marrerro in the third inning.
(AP photo)
Dmitri Young is congratulated by Sean Casey after his two-run HR in the sixth
(AP photo)
Sept. 1: Cubs 6, Reds 5
Barry Larkin is congratulated by Sean Casey after a solo home run in the third.
(AP photo)
Aug. 31: Cubs 5, Reds 4
Dmitri Young is congradulated after his three-run homerun in the third.
(AP photo)
Sammy Sosa keeps an eye on his 55th homerun as it soars into center field.
(AP photo)
Kerry Wood ended the night with 10 strikeouts and a homerun.
(AP photo)
Aug. 30: Reds 14, Marlins 7
Aaron Boone winds up in the Marlins' dougout after chasing a pop foul.
(Michael E. Keating photo)
Eddie Taubensee is met at home by Brett Boone, Aaron Boone and Dimitri Young after his fifth inning home run.
(Michael E. Keating photo)
Barry Larkin celebrates after hitting his 14th home run of the season.
(Michael E. Keating photo)
Aaron Boone fields a ball during Sunday's sweep of the Marlins.
(Michael E. Keating photo)
Aaron Boone scores on a double steal in the seventh inning.
(Michael E. Keating photo)
Sean Casey legs out a seventh inning two-run double.
(Michael E. Keating photo)
Aug. 29: Reds 7, Marlins 5
Barry Larkin throws for a DP after forcing Dave Berg.
(AP photo)
Aaron Boone is making a solid bid to win the third base job.
(Ryan Miller photo)
Aug. 28: Reds 10, Marlins 8
Tony Perez, inducted into the Reds Hall of Fame, gets a hug from Johnny Bench.
(Ryan Miller photo)
Perez receives congratulations from Managing Executive John Allen.
(Ryan Miller photo)
Perez walks off with son Eduardo.
(AP photo)
Aaron Boone is making a solid bid to win the third base job.
(Ryan Miller photo)
Brook Fordyce tags Cliff Floyd too late.
(AP photo)
Dmitri Young is caught in a rundown and tagged out by Derrek Lee.
(AP photo)
Brook Fordyce watches a wild throw sail to the backstop.
(AP photo)
Aug. 27: Reds 12, Marlins 3
Sean Casey avoids a diving tag by catcher Gregg Zaun.
(AP photo)
Bret Boone argues that he was hit by a pitch.
(AP photo)
Bret Boone watches his second homer of the game.
(AP photo)
Reggie Sanders is out at home.
(AP photo)
Barry Larkin forces out Cliff Lloyd.
(AP photo)
Aug. 26: Cubs 9, Reds 2
Sammy Sosa hits No. 52 off Brett Tomko.
(AP photo)
Kerry Wood had 16 strikeouts.
(Ernest Coleman photo)
Fans keep score of Wood's strikeouts.
(Ernest Coleman photo)
Aaron Boone< is greeted by third base coach Harry Dunlop after his first major league homer.
(Ernest Coleman photo)
Aug. 25: Reds 10, Cubs 9
Reggie Sanders beats the throw for a single in the first inning.
(Craig Ruttle photo)
Barry Larkin reaches for a pitch and hits an RBI single in the second.
(Craig Ruttle photo)
Aaron Boone steals third in the third inning.
(AP photo)
Aug. 24: Reds 8, Expos 1
Pete Harnisch delivers a pitch in his three-hitter Monday. (AP photo)
Dmitri Young gets past Expos' catcher Chris Widger in the second inning Monday. (AP photo)
Jeffrey Hammonds is tagged out while trying to steal second base. (AP photo)
Aug. 23: Reds 10, Expos 0
Sean Casey gets congratulated by teammates after a home run in the third inning Sunday. (AP photo)
Javier Vazquez looks down as Sean Casey rounds the bases after a three-run home run Sunday. (AP photo)
Aug. 22: Reds 4, Expos 0
Barry Larkin steals second as the errant throw sails into center field.
(AP photo)
Aug. 21: Pirates 14, Reds 2
Brett Tomko wipes his forehead during a tough start.
(AP photo)
Aaron Boone calls time after diving back to second on a pickoff play.
(AP photo)
Aug. 20: Pirates 6, Reds 5
Dennis Reyes had 12 Ks and threw 5 shutout innings but dug a 3-0 hole in the sixth.
(AP photo)
Sean Casey slides into second with a third-inning double.
(AP photo)
Eddie Taubensee slides home safefy in the seventh.
(AP photo)
Aug. 19: Reds 8, Brewers 2
Sean Casey is greeted by third-base coach Harry Dunlop after his first-inning homer.
(AP photo)
Eddie Taubensee tags out Fernando Vina, gunned down by Reggie Sanders.
(AP photo)
Eduardo Perez is hit by a pitch.
(AP photo)
Aug. 18: Brewers 8, Reds 4
Eddie Taubensee tags out Fernando Vina, gunned down by Reggie Sanders.
(AP photo)
Eduardo Perez is hit by a pitch.
(AP photo)
Aug. 16: Reds 8, Expos 1
Reggie Sanders high fives Barry Larkin after he scores off Casey's triple.
(Steven M. Herppich photo)
Brett Tomko smiles from second after helping his own cause by hitting a standup double.
(Steven M. Herppich photo)
Brett Tomko fires to the plate in Sunday's game against the Expos.
(Steven M. Herppich photo)
Jamie Lynn Bence, 10, of Miwaukee, WI, sings the National Anthem. She is trying to sing in every major league park. (Steven M. Herppich photo)
Aug. 15: Reds 6, Expos 4
Barry Larkin slides safely into second in front of Expos' Orlando Cabrera.
(AP photo)
Aug. 14: Reds 3, Expos 2
Bret Boone plays the game of inches, but is unable to tag out Expos' Chris Widger at second.
(AP photo)
Roberto Petagine is congratulated by Jack McKeon after the team mobbed him for hitting the game winning single.
(Craig Ruttle photo)
Eddie Taubensee attempts to block the plate in a collision with Expos' Wally Bell.
(Craig Ruttle photo)
Aug. 13: Pirates 9, Reds 6
Aaron Boone's tag on the Pirates' Lou Collier at third is late getting there.
(AP photo)
Barry Larkin guards second as the Pirates' Al Martin arrivers safely.
(AP photo)
Aug. 12: Pirates 5, Reds 4
Mike Remlinger bites his tongue after a Pirates HR.
(Michael Snyder photo)
John Hudek allowed three runs in the seventh, though two were charged to Remlinger.
(Michael Snyder photo)
Aug. 11: Pirates 7, Reds 0
Jeffrey Hammonds beats the throw to Pirates 1B Kevin Young for a single in his Reds' debut.
(AP photo)
Bret Boone gets attention after being hit in the head by a pickoff throw.
(AP photo)
Brett Tomko gave up four runs in five innings. (Steven M. Herppich photo)
(Steven M. Herppich photo)
Aaron Boone is too late with the tag as Al Martin steals third.
(Steven M. Herppich photo)
Aug. 9: Brewers 4, Reds 3
Aaron Boone leaps over Brewers' Fernando Vina at third base after an errant throw from catcher Guillermo Garcia.
(AP photo)
Aug. 8: Reds 4, Brewers 0
Starter Dennis Reyes won his second consecutive game for the Reds.
(AP photo)
Dmitri Young gets congratulations as he rounds third after a home run.
(AP photo)
Eddie Taubensee is safe at home ahead of the tag by the Brewers' Mike Matheny.
(AP photo)
Aug. 7: Reds 17, Brewers 0
Pete Harnisch took the Reds to the sixth and then the offense took over.
(Steven M. Herppich photo)
Dmitri Young reaches over Willie Greene to high-five Reggie Sanders after Sean Casey's three-run double.
(Steven M. Herppich photo)
Aug. 6: Braves 5, Reds 0
Greg Maddux fires one to the plate during his 15th win of the season.
(AP photo)
Reggie Sanders slides in to second as Walt Weiss completes the double play over him. (AP photo)
Aug. 5: Reds 13, Braves 9
Eddie Taubensee slides safely home in the eighth inning.
(AP photo)
Brett Tomko reacts as Ryan Klesko rounds the bases after a three-run, first-inning homer. (AP photo)
Aug. 4: Braves 4, Reds 2
Eddie Taubensee waits for the throw as Chipper Jones slides home in the first inning.
(AP photo)
Chris Stynes leaps over Michael Tucker but throws too too late for a DP.
(AP photo)
Dmitri Young goes to the wall to haul in Chipper Jones' seventh-inning drive. (AP photo)
Aug. 2: Reds 5, Marlins 1
Dennis Reyes gave up just three hits and one run in his debut win. (AP photo)
Aaron Boone was late with the tag on Marlins' Craig Counsel. (AP photo)
Barry Larkin leaps over Marlins' John Cangelosi, but wasn't able to complete the double play. (AP photo)
Aug. 1: Reds 9, Marlins 7 (10)
Chris Stynes isn't able to make the tag as Edgar Renteria steals second. (AP photo)
Eddie Taubensee slides into second for a stolen base as Edgar Renteria jumps out of the way. (AP photo)
July 31: Reds 3, Marlins 2
Brett Tomko pitches during the second inning. (AP photo)
July 30: Braves 13, Reds 3
Brett Boone attempts to tag Braves' Gerald Williams who was called safe. (AP photo)
Pokey Reese grimmaces in pain while Brarry Larkin looks on. (AP photo)
July 29: Braves 11, Reds 5
Barry Larkin tumbles after being tagged out at home by Javy Lopez. (Ernest Coleman photo)
Bret Boone was called safe at third but John Smoltz and Chipper Jones argue with umpire Hunter Wendelstedt. (Ernest Coleman photo)
July 28: Reds 13, Braves 1
Dmitri Young scores on a wild pitch. (Ernest Coleman photo)
Sean Casey is greeted by third base coach Harry Dunlop after his HR. (Ernest Coleman photo)
July 27: Braves 3, Reds 2 (10)
Andruw Jones' hit bounces off Willie Greene's glove. (Craig Ruttle photo)
Mike Remlinger stretches between pitches in the first inning. (Craig Ruttle photo)
Sean Casey high fives Guillermo Garcia, right, who scored on a wild pitch in the eighth. (Craig Ruttle photo)
July 26: Giants 2, Reds 1 (10)
Willie Greene, left, and Mike Frank miss a fly ball hit by Giants' Rey Sanchez. (AP photo)
Jeff Kent is congratulated by his teammates after his tenth inning home run. (AP photo)
July 25: Reds 9, Giants 8
Sean Casey runs around Giants' catcher Doug Mirabelli and scores on Taubensee's double. (AP photo)
Giants' Joe Carter goes high in a vain attempt to catch Bret Boone's home run. (AP photo)
July 24: Giants 12, Reds 2
Scott Winchester looks away after giving up a two run homer to the Giants' Jeff Kent. (AP photo)
Giants' Jeff Kent is greeted by Joe Carter and Barry Bonds after his home run. (AP photo)
July 23: Game 1: Rockies 6, Reds 2
Paul Konerko watches the ball as he connects for a three-run home run. (AP photo)
Mike Lansing falls over Eddie Taubensee as he tries to make a play on a foul ball off Lansing's bat. (AP photo)
Game 2: Rockies 6, Reds 2
Chris Stynes slides safely into secon for a double as Kurt Abbott applies the tag. (AP photo)
July 21: Dodgers 4, Reds 2
Brett Tomko bites his glove after giving up a home run. (AP photo)
Bret Boone tags Raul Mondesi too late to prevent a stolen base.
July 20: Dodgers 2, Reds 0
Dmitri Young, foreground, goes head over heels with Reggie Sanders.
(AP photo)
Pokey Reese lunges for a ball hit by the Dodgers' Charles Johnson.
(AP photo)
July 19: Padres 7, Reds 6
Barry Larkin grimaces after taking a called third strike.
(Gary Landers photo)
Guillermo Garcia gets a curtain call after his first hit/homer in the major leagues.
(Gary Landers photo)
Paul Konerko tags out Padres' Chris Gomez.
(Gary Landers photo)
Eduardo Perez loses the grip on the bat and sends it flying into the Padres' dugout.
(Gary Landers photo)
July 18: Padrees 2, Reds 1
Eleanor Kluszewski, widow of Ted Kluszewski, throws the ceremonial first pitch.
(Gary Landers photo)
Pete Harnisch shows some moves at the plate, but Harnisch is the talk of trades because of his moves on the mound.
(Gary Landers photo)
Reggie Sanders rips a double in the sixth.
(Gary Landers photo)
July 17: Padrees 13, Reds 3
Eddie Taubensee blocks Padres' Jim Leyritz from the plate.
(Steven M. Herppich photo)
Eddie Taubensee comes to the mound to give Mike Remlinger a little encouragement.
(Steven M. Herppich photo)
Paul Konerko back hands a ball at third base.
(Steven M. Herppich photo)
Paul Konerko grimaces after being hit by a pitch.
(Steven M. Herppich photo)
Tony Gwynn touches home plate after his second home run of the game.
(AP photo)
Bret Boone misplays a fly ball as Greg Vaughn heads for second.
(AP photo)
July 15: Reds 4, Cardinals 2
Reds players celebrate their 10th straight win.
(AP photo)
Mark McGwire slugged a seventh-inning line drive so hard that it knocked down Bret Boone making the catch.
(AP photo)
Bret Boone tips his hat to McGwire after McGwire saluted him on his catch.
(AP photo)
Sean Casey looks to first after being forced at second.
(AP photo)
Barry Larkin tags Willie McGee too late to prevent a stolen base.
(AP photo)
July 14: Reds 7, Cardinals 4
Eddie Taubensee, right, is greeted by Barry Larkin and Sean Casey after his three-run homer in the seventh.
(AP photo)
Willie Greene is tagged out by catcher Tom Pagnozzi in the second inning.
(AP photo)
Dmitri Young is greeted inthe dugout after scoring in the second inning.
(AP photo)
Mike Frank is caught in a rundown and tagged out by Placido Polanco
(AP photo)
Steve Parris gave up all four Cardinal runs.
(AP photo)
July 13: Reds 6, Cardinals 5 (13)
Barry Larkin goes over baserunner Eli Marrero during a double play.
(AP photo)
Scott Winchester lets one loose against the Cardinals in the third inning.
(AP photo)
Mark McGwire went 0-3 with an intentional walk against the Reds.
(AP photo)
Scott Winchester wipes his brow as he walks back to the mound.
(AP photo)
July 12: Reds 5, Diamondbacks 3
Barry Larkin hits his third home run in two games.
(AP photo)
Reggie Sanders can't make the diving catch.
(AP photo)
Barry Larkin throws to first after the ball ricocheted of Harnisch's leg.
(AP photo)
Paul Konerko round's third as D'Backs pitcher, Alan Embree, shows his frustration.
(AP photo)
Paul Konerko returns to an elated dugout after his two-run home run in the ninth.
(AP photo)
July 11: Reds 8, Diamondbacks 0
Barry Larkin connects on his first of two home runs in the game.
(AP photo)
Mike Remlinger pitched a three-hitter complete game shutout.
(AP photo)
Willie Greene is called safe after diving under Alan Embree's tag.
(AP photo)
Bret Boone tries to break up the throw as Jay Bell completes the double play.
(AP photo)
July 10: Reds 5, Diamondbacks 4
Brett Tomko led the Reds to victory with seven scoreless innings.
(AP photo)
Barry Larkin leaps over Diamondbacks' Brent Brede to complete the double play.
(AP photo)
Reggie Sanders is congratulated by Dmitri Young following his lead-off homer in the first.
(AP photo)
July 5: Reds 6, Cardinals 1
Little jerseys hang on the dugout fence reflecting the trades in recent weeks.
(Craig Ruttle photo)
Mark McGwire motions with his hand that the pitch was too high.
(Craig Ruttle photo)
Barry Larkin shows the ball as Brian Jordan argues that he was safe trying to steal second.
(Craig Ruttle photo)
Willie Greene knocks fists with Mike Frank after Greene's 2-run homer.
(Craig Ruttle photo)
July 4: Reds 5, Cardinals 4
Barry Larkin watches his fly ball as Cardinals' catcher, Tom Lampkin, looks on.
(Saed Hindash photo)
Bret Boone pumps his fist after hitting the game winning grounder.
(Saed Hindash photo)
Barry Larkin is congratulated by Sean Casey after his game winning run.
(Saed Hindash photo)
July 3: Reds 6, Cardinals 3
Mark McGwire smiles at the applause of Reds fans as he stepped to the plate for batting practice.
(AP photo)
Mark McGwire grimaces after hitting a fly ball to shallow center. He walked twice and was HBP.
(Michael Snyder photo)
Reggie Sanders is greeted by Sean Casey after a two-run homer.
(Michael Snyder photo)
Bret Boone applies the tag but Brian Jordan slides safely with a double.
(AP photo)
Mike Remlinger tags out Luis Ordaz after fielding Ordaz' grounder.
(AP photo)
July 2: Reds 8, Twins 7
Eduardo Perez
tries to pick off Orlando Merced.
(Ernest Coleman photo)
Bret Boone
holds onto a throw as Eric Milton watches.
(Ernest Coleman photo)
Eddie Taubensee is congratulated after getting the game winning RBI.
(Ernest Coleman photo)
Barry Larkin hugs Lenny Harris after he scored the winning run in the bottom of the ninth.
(AP photo)
July 1: Twins 2, Reds 1
Pokey Reese beats the throw to first for a single.
(AP photo)
Danny Graves
makes an off-balance throw to first.
(Ernest Coleman photo)
Willie Greene
steals second.
(Ernest Coleman photo)
June 30: Reds 6, Twins 3
Brett Tomko improved his interleague record to 6-0.
(Saed Hindash photo)
Willie Greene, who hit a three-run homer in the first inning, cracks a smile as he bats in the fifth.
(Saed Hindash photo)
Bret Boone fields Todd Walker's grounder in the fifth.
(Saed Hindash photo)
Sean Casey backs away as Brett Tomko beats Otis Nixon to first base.
(AP photo)
June 28: Reds 5, Tigers 2
Steve Parris delivers a pitch during his first win in three years.
(AP photo)
Bret Boone picks himself up after tagging out Gabe Alvarez.
(AP photo)
June 27: Reds 6, Tigers 5
Willie Greene tags out Tigers' Bobby Higginson at third base.
(AP photo)
Reggie Sanders is congratulated by Mike Frank after hitting a three-run homer.
(AP photo)
June 26: Reds 4, Tigers 2
Pete Harnisch got his seventh win.
(AP photo)
Bret Boone completes the double play.
(AP photo)
June 25: Reds 7, White Sox 5
Pokey Reese dives safely back to first under the tag of Wil Cordero
(AP photo)
Dmitri Young is forced out at second base by Mike Caruso.
(AP photo)
June 24: White Sox 4, Reds 2
Bret Boone waits to apply a tag.
(AP photo)
June 23: Royals 6, Reds 4
Marge Schott sent a stuffed gorilla to the dugout as a good-luck charm.
(AP photo)
Dmitri Young talks to the stuffed gorilla.
(Ernest Coleman photo)
Scott Klingenbeck covers his head in the dugout after the second of his three gopher balls.
(Ernest Coleman photo)
Lenny Harris
complains about being called out on strikes.
(AP photo)
Sean Casey is tagged out by catcher Sal Fasano.
(AP photo)
June 22: Royals 3, Reds 0
Willie Greene fields a ball hit by the Royals' Shane Mack in the sixth.
(Steven M. Herppich photo)
Shane Mack touches home plate after a solo home run as Catcher Eddie Taubensee looks on.
(Steven M. Herppich photo)
Reggie Sanders broke a 0-21 hitting slump witth this single in the third Monday.
(Steven M. Herppich photo)
Hal Morris waits for the ball after Barry Larkin (background) hit a single late in the game Monday.
(Steven M. Herppich photo)
June 19: Astros 4, Reds 2
Mike Frank singled in his first major-league at-bat.
(AP photo)
Scott
Winchester sweated it out in the fourth when he gave up three runs
(AP photo)
June 20: Astros 9, Reds 8
Eddie Taubensee eats dust as Jeff Bagwell beats his diving tag.
(AP photo)
Sean Casey snags a foul ball against the stands.
(AP photo)
Dmitri Young beats the throw home.
(AP photo)
June 19: Astros 4, Reds 2
Mike Frank singled in his first major-league at-bat.
(AP photo)
Scott
Winchester sweated it out in the fourth when he gave up three runs
(AP photo)
June 18: Diamondbacks 4, Reds 2
Marge Schott kids around with Jack McKeon before the game.
(Ernest Coleman photo)
Bret Boone sits at the end of the dugout after the Reds were swept.
(Ernest Coleman photo)
Eduardo Perez makers a diving catch on a ball hit by Arizona's Karim Garcia.
(Ernest Coleman photo)
Arizona pitcher Brian Anderson beats Taubensee's tag at home.
(AP photo)
June 17: Diamondbacks 4, Reds 1
Pat Watkins
hangs his head after making an error.
(Saed Hindash photo)
Mike Remlinger
bows after Devon White homered in the fifth.
(Saed Hindash photo)
Eddie Taubensee
steals second.
(Saed Hindash photo)
June 16: Diamondbacks 5, Reds 1
Pete Harnisch is all smiles after his broken-bat single as he talks with first base coach Ron Oester.
(Craig Ruttle photo)
Eduardo Perez argues a strike called by home plate umpire Greg Bonin that ended the fifth.
(Craig Ruttle photo)
Pat Watkins tosses his helmet after getting caught in a rundown in the second inning.
(Craig Ruttle photo)
Pete Harnish firest at the plate in Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks.
(Craig Ruttle photo)
June 15: Astros 13, Reds 2
Barry Larkin turns to throw to first and completes the double play.
(Steven M. Herppich photo)
Ray Montgomery makes it home on a double hit by Craig Biggio on the sixth inning. (Steven M. Herppich photo)
June 14: Astros 6, Reds 3 (10)
Jeff Shaw allowed five runs and seven hits in two innings Sunday.
(Saed Hindash photo)
Brett Boone throws his glove after striking out in the bottom of the ninth. (Saed Hindash photo)
Willie Greene can't make the tag as Astros' Jeff Bagwell slides into third.
(Craig Ruttle photo)
June 13: Reds 7, Astros 4
Dmitri Young splinters his bat.
(Saed Hindash photo)
Reggie Sanders hits a homer in the first inning.
(Saed Hindash photo)
Scott Klingenbeck kicks the mound after giving up a homer.
(Saed Hindash photo)
June 12: Reds 8, Astros 1
Barry Larkin is greeted by third base coach Harry Dunlop after his homer.
(AP photo)
Mike Remlinger pitched eight strong innings. (Craig Ruttle photo)
Melvin Nieves leaps in vain trying to catch Craig Biggio's homer.
(AP photo)
Dmitri Young gets high-fives in the dugout after scoring in the first inning.
(Craig Ruttle photo)
June 10: Padres 2, Reds 1
Pat Watkins misplays a fly ball hit by Padres' Quilvio Veras during the third inning Wednesday. (AP photo)
June 9: Padres 5, Reds 1
Reggie Sanders
is tagged out by Andy Sheets while trying to steal second.
(AP photo)
June 8: Padres 4, Reds 2
Chris Stynes lets drops the ball as he hits the wall on a Padres hit by Greg Vaughn. (AP photo)
Scott Winchester falls to the ground unable to make the throw to first in the second innning. (AP photo)
June 7: Indians 6, Reds 1
Dave Burba is congratulated after his two-run homer in the fifth. (Saed Hindash photo)
Indian's David Bell slides safely into home plate under catcher Eddie Taubensee. (AP photo)
Brett Boone waits
for the throw to second during a successful steal by Mark Whiten. (Saed Hindash photo)
Jim Tarbell adresses a rally for the Reds stadium site Sunday. (Glenn Hartong photo)
David Bell slides safely into hom as Reds' pitcher Scott Klingenbeck backs up catcher Eddie Taubensee. (Saed Hindash photo)
Eddie Perez and Brook fordyce embrace Marty Brennaman and Joe Nuxhall after they were honored for their 25 years together. (Saed Hindash photo)
June 6: Joe Morgan's No. 8 retired
Joe Morgan walks onto the field to a standing ovation. (Ernest Coleman photo)
Morgan accepts a commemorative plaque from Managing Executive John Allen. (Ernest Coleman photo)
Morgan's jersey, right, joins Fred Hutchinson's, Johnny Bench's and Frank Robinson's on the left-field wall. (Ernest Coleman photo)
Morgan listens to his twin daughters Ashley and Kelly, 7, read a poem. (Ernest Coleman photo)
Morgan hugs Johnny Bench after throwing the ceremonial first pitch to Bench. (Ernest Coleman photo)
June 6: Indians 10, Reds 1
Jared Wright almost no-hit the Reds. (AP photo)
Bret Boone awaits the throw as Omar Vizquel slides into second on a double. (AP photo)
Kenny Lofton (center) and Mark Whiten celebrate the victory as David Justice runs in to join them. (Ernest Coleman photo)
June 5: Reds 2, Indians 1
Pete Harnisch stymied the Indians for seven innings. (Steven M. Herppich photo)
Chris Stynes upended Indians 2B David Bell at second and broke up a double play. (Steven M. Herppich photo)
Jeff Shaw exults after getting the last out. (AP photo)
Dmitri Young bobbles a late throw and Kenny Lofton is safe on a single. AP photo)
Barry Larkin breaks back to first as Jim Thome reaches for the pickoff throw. (AP photo)
Willie Greene is tagged out by David Bell trying to steal second. (AP photo)
Jacob Slagle, 7, of Lakeside Park, Ky., got a special haircut for the Indians' visit. (Steven M. Herppich photo)
Manny Ramirez signs autographs for Indians and Reds fans alike. (Steven M. Herppich photo)
June 3: Giants 8, Reds 5
Pat Watkins runs into the wall in a vain attempt to field J.T. Snow's double. (AP photo)
June 2: Giants 4, Reds 2
Eddie Taubensee is greeted by third base coach Harry Dunlop after a two-run HR in the first inning. (AP photo)
June 1: Giants 16, Reds 3
Pitcher David Weathers is heckled by Giants fans after he was pulled in the fifth inning, after the Giants scored eight runs. (AP photo)
Reggie Sanders is greeted in the dugout after his home run in the first inning Monday. (AP photo)
May 31: Reds 6, Dodgers 5
Bret Boone is congratulated by third base coach Harry Dunlop in the second inning after hitting the first of his two home runs Sunday. (AP photo)
Bret Boone, left, and Reggie Sanders celebrate Sunday. Boone became the first Red this year to hit two home runs in one game. (AP photo)
Reggie Sanders drops the ball while trying to throw in the second inning. (AP photo)
May 30: Reds 7, Dodgers 3
Pete Harnisch, right, is greeted by Chris Stynes and Reggie Sanders after scoring with Sanders on Jon Nunnally's double. (AP photo)
Eddie Taubensee is forced at second by Eric Young. (AP photo)
May 29: Reds 8, Dodgers 4 (12)
Dodger's baserunner Eric Young dives back to first base as the Reds' Dmitri Young reaches for the tag. (AP photo)
May 28: Dodgers 4, Reds 3
Willie Greene is erased at second on a ninth-inning double play. (AP photo)
Barry Larkin can't reach a wild throw from Eddie Taubensee as Eric Karros steals second in the second inning. (AP photo)
May 27: Reds 7, Giants 5
Bret Boone scores an insurance run after hitting a two-run, go-ahead double in the eighth inning. (Steven M. Herppich photo)
Eddie Priest reacts after giving up a two-run homer to Brian Johnson in his first major-league start. (AP photo)
Barry Larkin is caught in a rundown in the third inning. (Steven M. Herppich photo)
Reggie Sanders is tagged out trying to steal second inning. (Steven M. Herppich photo)
May 26: Giants 5, Reds 2
Mike Remlinger consults with catcher Brook Fordyce. (AP photo)
Reggie Sanders is tagged by Charlie Hayes after being picked off first. (AP photo)
Bret Boone fields a grounder as Rey Sanchez runs toward second. (AP photo)
May 25: Giants 3, Reds 1
Pat Watkins makes a sliding catch in the eighth inning Monday. (Ernest Coleman photo)
Lenny Harris slides into third base safely as the Giants' Bill Mueller stops a throw from the outfield on Monday. (Ernest Coleman photo)
Barry Bonds is met at the dugout after hitting a three-run homer in the top of the third inning. (Ernest Coleman photo)
Darryl Hamilton is tagged out at third by Reds' third baseman Willie Greene. (AP photo)
May 24: Rockies 3, Reds 1
Brett Tomko takes a moment for himself after giving up a two-run double to Vinny Castilla that bumped the Rockies to a 3-1 lead.(Michael E. Keating photo)
Pete Harnisch poses for a photograph with Jason Frazier, 7, of Cincinnati.(Michael E. Keating photo)
Eddie Priest watches a pregame promotion in which fans were allowed to photograph their favorite Red on Sunday.(Michael E. Keating photo)
Rockies pitcher Bobby Jones threw seven innings of two-hit ball in picking up his first win of the year.(Michael E. Keating photo)
May 23: Reds 4, Rockies 1
Scott Winchester loses his helmet when hit in the head by a pitch. (Tony Jones photo)
Jon Nunnally is greeted by Winchester after Nunnally's home run. (AP photo)
May 22: Rockies 3, Reds 2
Barry Larkin steals second. (Ernest Coleman photo)
Jeff Shaw tags out Curtis Goodwin on a bunt. (Ernest Coleman photo)
May 21: Mets 6, Reds 1
Jack McKeon chews out Mark Hutton after throwing six straight balls to start the game. (AP photo)
Mark Hutton agonizes in the dugout after an early hook. (AP photo)
Lenny Harris is tagged out trying to steal second. (AP photo)
May 20: Reds 8, Mets 6
Barry Larkin is greeted by Jon Nunnally after the two scored on Eddie Taubensee's single. (AP photo)
Pete Harnisch looks unhappy after giving up a first-inning run. (AP photo)
Lenny Harris is tagged by Carlos Baerga after being picked off second. (AP photo)
May 19: Mets 7-5, Reds 3-3
Willie Greene is caught stealing in Game 1 as Ray Ordonez falls backward while making the tag. (AP photo)
Scott Winchester consults with catcher Brook Fordyce during the Mets' three-run second inning in Game 2. (AP photo)
Pokey Reese tags out Ray Ordonez trying to steal second. (AP photo)
May 17: Cubs 10, Reds 1
David Weathers fell victim to bad pitching and poor fielding in the five-run sixth inning. (Michael E. Keating photo)
Kerry Wood pitched six innings for the Cubs, allowing two hits and striking out eight. (Michael E. Keating photo)
Bret Boone, who went 0-for-4 Sunday, had a rough day. (Michael E. Keating photo)
May 16: Cubs 5, Reds 4
Jack McKeon is ejected by umpire Jerry Crawford after arguing a call at second base. (Tony Jones photo)
Mike Remlinger leaves the game with a groin injury. (Tony Jones photo)
Jon Nunnally bowls over catcher Scott Servais but it out at home. (AP photo)
May 15: Reds 11,Cubs 3
Barry Larkin slides safely into second under Cubs SS Jeff Blauser. (Steven M. Herppich photo)
Reggie Sanders is greeted by Willie Greene after his three-run HR in the second inning. (Steven M. Herppich photo)
Eduardo Perez dives to tag out Tyler Houston. (AP photo)
May 14: Reds 11, Marlins 8
Eddie Taubensee looks for the call after tagging out Gregg Zaun in the third inning. (AP photo)
Barry Larkin slides home ahead of Gregg Zaun's tag in the second inning. (AP photo)
Eduardo Perez leaps for an errant throw by Barry Larkin. (AP photo)
May 13: Reds 10, Marlins 4
Brook Fordyce is bowled over by Gary Sheffield but ... (AP photo)
Fordyce holds onto the ball and Sheffield is out. (Craig Ruttle photo)
Florida LF Cliff Floyd reaches above the fence and nearly catches a potential home run by Melvin Nieves. Nieves got a double when Floyd dropped the ball. (AP photo)
Dmitri Young slaps a single. (Craig Ruttle photo)
Eduardo Perez snares a line drive by Mark Kotsay. (AP photo)
May 12: Braves 5, Reds 1
Dmitri Young is tagged out by Braves catcher Javy Lopez in the fourth inning. (AP photo)
David Weathers is tagged out by John Smoltz on a sac bunt in the third inning. (AP photo)
May 11: Braves 8, Reds 1
Bret Boone makes a tag on Braves runner Gerald Williams as he tries to stretch a single into a double. (Steven M. Herppich photo)
Barry Larkin tags out Atlanta's Eddie Perez after making a diving catch in the second inning. (Steven M. Herppich photo)
Willie Greene reaches for a first inning hit by Atlanta's Tony Graffanino. (Steven M. Herppich photo)
May 10: Reds 4, Pirates 3 (12)
Pete Harnisch pitched eight innings Sunday against the Pirates. (AP photo)
Eddie Taubensee gets the tag as Pittsburgh's Al Martin slides across home plate. (AP photo)
Dmitri Young crosses home after his two-run home run in the seventh. (AP photo)
May 9: Pirates 6, Reds 1
Scott Winchester gave up four runs and nine hits in six innings. (AP photo)
Willie Greene eyes the throw as Al Martin goers from first to third on a double (AP photo)
May 8: Reds 5, Pirates 3
Eddie Taubensee tags out Jose Guillen on Reggie Sanders' throw in the fifth inning. (AP photo)
Reggie Sanders climbs the fence but can't catch Kevin Young's homer. (AP photo)
May 7: Pirates 8, Reds 7
Bret Boone is greeted by Eddie Taubensee after his two-run homer. (AP photo)
Sean Casey reaches for a pickoff throw as Tony Womack dives into first. (AP photo)
May 6: Reds 4, Expos 2
Mike Remlinger went seven innings for his third win. (AP photo)
May 5: Expos 3, Reds 2
Dmitri Young is safe at first as Expos first baseman Brad Fullmer can't hang on to the throw. (AP photo)
May 4: Reds 4, Expos 1
Scott Winchester picked up his first major-league win. (AP photo)
Barry Larkin steals second. (AP photo)
May 3: Reds 5, Brewers 3
Chris Stynes is out as he slides into second base as Milwaukee Brewers' Jose Valentin throws to first in an attempt at a double play. (AP photo)
Brett Tomko didn't have his best stuff Sunday, but he still managed to go seven innings. (AP photo)
May 2: Reds 8, Brewers 5
David Weathers gave up all five Brewers runs but got one back with his second career homer. (AP photo)
Willie Greene has Marquis Grissom in a rundown. (AP photo)
May 1: Brewers 5, Reds 2
Bret Boone makes a diving tag to get Jeff Cirillo attempting to steal. (AP photo)
Barry Larkin steals second and Jose Valentin grimaces at the safe call. (AP photo)
April 29: Reds 1, Phillies 0
Pete Harnisch pitched a two-hitter for the Reds' first shutout and complete game. (Ernest Coleman photo)
Pete Harnisch exults after getting the final out. (AP photo)
Eduardo Perez reaches for a foul ball near the dugout as Mike Remlinger ducks out of his way. (Ernest Coleman photo)
Eddie Taubensee throws to first after fielding Bob Abreu's bunt. (Ernest Coleman photo)
April 28: Phillies 11, Reds 8
Chris Stynes watches Rico Brogna's home run just clear the left field wall in the fifth inning. (Craig Ruttle photo)
Barry Larkin twirls his glove after committing a throwing error in the sixth inning (Craig Ruttle photo)
Stan Belinda watches three Phillies score on Kevin Jordan's 10th-inning homer (Craig Ruttle photo)
Eddie Taubensee returns to second base ahead of the throw. (Craig Ruttle photo)
April 27: Reds 3, Phillies 1
Eddie Taubensee is greeted by teammates after his game-winning, ninth-inning homer. (AP photo)
Dmitri Young takes a pickoff throw at first base.
(AP photo)
April 25: Reds 2, Mets 0
David Weathers pitched eight shutout innings. (AP photo)
Bret Boone is forced out at second on a diving tag by Ray Ordonez, as Carlos Baerga makes the out sign.
(AP photo)
April 24: Mets 3, Reds 2
Mike Remlinger's strong performance went for naught. (AP photo)
Mike Remlinger is caught stealing in the seventh inning (AP photo)
April 23: Phillies 6, Reds 3
Willie Greene is greeted by Jon Nunnally after his first-inning homer. (AP photo)
Brett Boone throws to first after forcing Doug Glanville (AP photo)
April 22: Phillies 5, Reds 4
Bret Boone tags out Rico Brogna trying to steal second. (AP photo)
Chris Stynes is forced at second. (AP photo)
April 21: Reds 6, Phillies 3
Brett Tomko outdueled Curt Schilling. (AP photo)
Brett Tomko shut out the Phils until the seventh. (AP photo).
Bret Boone tags out Scott Rolen trying to stretch a single into two. (AP photo)
April 19: Mets 14, Reds 0
Eddie Taubensee leaps for the throw as Bernard Gilkey scores. (AP photo)
Chris Stynes is forced out at second. (AP photo)
April 18: Mets 5, Reds 4
Eddie Taubensee runs the bases after hitting a home run off Mets starter Masato Yoshii. (AP photo)
Eddie Taubensee waits for the throw as Rich Becker scores in the third inning. (AP photo)
April 17: Reds 4, Mets 3
Jon Nunnally scores on Barry Larkin's triple in the third inning. (Steven M. Herppich photo)
Barry Larkin gets one of his two RBI hits. (Steven M. Herppich photo)
Chris Stynes steals second in the fifth inning.
(Steven M. Herppich photo)
Brook Fordyce tags out Rich Becker in the eighth inning. (AP photo)
Sean Casey, recovering from an eye injury, sits in the dugout with Eduardo Perez. (AP photo)
April 16: Astros 7, Reds 4
Bret Boone was called out on this close play at the plate in the fifth inning. (Craig Ruttle photo)
David Weathers talks with catcher Brook Fordyce during Houston's big third inning. (AP photo)
Brook Fordyce throws the ball into right field in the second inning, allowing a run. (AP photo)
Eduardo Perez tags out Dave Clark on a pickoff play in the first inning. (AP photo)
April 15: Reds 4, Astros 1
Brett Tomko allowed one run, three hits over eight innings. (Saed Hindash photo)
Willie Greene is greeted by Eduardo Perez after his three-run homer. (Saed Hindash photo)
Bret Boone tags out Craig Biggio trying to steal second. (Saed Hindash photo)
Willie Greene avoids the ball as he runs to second on Bret Boone's grounder (AP photo)
Eduardo Perez lunges to catch a bunt. (AP photo)
April 13: Rockies 8, Reds 4
A streaker is tackled by a Coors Field security guard after jumping out of the left field seats in the third inning. (AP photo)
Eddie Taubensee slides into third on Dmitri Young's single in the fourth inning. (AP photo)
Willie Greene strokes a two-run triple in the fourth. (AP photo)
April 12: Reds 10, Rockies 4
Bret Boone hits his first career grand slam. (AP photo)
Eddie Taubensee ducks away from an inside pitch. (AP photo)
Chris Stynes steals second. (AP photo)
April 11: Reds 12, Rockies 5
Barry Larkin, is greeted by Eddie Taubensee after his fifth-inning HR. (AP photo)
Chris Stynes steals second. (AP photo)
April 10: Reds 18, Rockies 7
Bret Boone is greeted by Jon Nunnally after his second-inning HR. (AP photo)
Lenny Harris is forced out at second. (AP photo)
April 9: Padres 6, Reds 2
Brett Tomko reacts after hitting a batter with the bases loaded. (AP photo)
Dmitri Young dives but can't catch Wally Joyner's double into the gap. (AP photo)
April 8: Padres 6, Reds 3
Reggie Sanders allows Alan Ashby's bloop single to bounce off his chest. AP photo)
Chris Stynes and Barry Larkin watch a bloop single by Greg Vaughn land between them. (AP photo)
April 7: Padres 3, Reds 2
Barry Larkin throws to second for a forceout after making a stop in the hole. (AP photo)
Pete Harnisch pitched eight scoreless innings. (AP photo)
Chris Stynes makes a leaping catch to rob Tony Gwynn. (AP photo)
April 5: Dodgers 1, Reds 0
Bret Boone jumps over Trinidad Hubbard as he throws for a DP in the first inning. (AP photo)
Bret Boone's tag is too late to get Eric Young at second. (AP photo)
Mike Remlinger doesn't watch Raul Mondesi round third after his seventh-inning HR. (Michael E. Keating photo)
Ramon Martinez reacts to losing his no-hitter in the eighth inning. (AP photo)
April 4: Reds 3, Dodgers 1
Brett Tomko allowed one run in eight innings. (Ernest Coleman photo)
Jon Nunnally collides with Dodgers catcher Mike Piazza, who held onto the ball for the out. (Ernest Coleman photo)
Chris Stynes runs into the wall trying to catch a foul ball. (Ernest Coleman photo)
Bret Boone makes a throw to first. (Ernest Coleman photo)
April 3: Reds 6, Dodgers 3
Reggie Sanders is greeted after his three-run homer in the seventh. (AP photo)
David Weathers had nine strikeouts - a career high. (AP photo)
Eddie Taubensee tags outs LA's Todd Hollandsworth. (Saed Hindash photo)
Pokey Reese hands his helmet and batting glove to coach Ron Oester after being thrown out stealing. (Saed Hindash photo)
April 2: Reds 5, Padres 1
Sean Casey is carried off on a stretcher after a throw broke his eye socket during batting practice. (AP photo)
Steve Cooke held the Padres to one run, four hits over six innings. (AP photo)
Willie Greene is greeted by Jon Nunnally after his two-run homer in the fourth. (Ernest Coleman photo)
Chris Stynes, who homered in the fifth, is congratulated by third base coach Harry Dunlop. (AP photo)
April 1: Padres 10, Reds 9
Eduardo Perez flips the ball to Pete Harnisch after making a diving stop behind first base. (AP photo)
Reggie Sanders flips his bat after walking in the first inning. (Ernest Coleman photo)
Eddie Taubensee's tag is too late to get Greg Vaughn at home. (Ernest Coleman photo)
Jack McKeon watched his pitchers give up 10 teams for the second straight game. (Ernest Coleman photo)
March 31: Padres 10, Reds 2
Pokey Reese makes the second of his four errors. (Ernest Coleman photo)
Ricardo Jordan agonizes after giving up six runs in two-thirds of an inning. (Ernest Coleman photo)
Sean Casey grimaces after striking out as a pinch hitter. (AP photo)
Mike Remlinger gave up three runs in five innings. (AP photo)
