Reds 80’s Night

I attended the Cincinnati Reds v. Colorado Rockies game last week.  Reds lost 5-1.  Homer Bailey gave up a few hits.  Junior broke up the no hitter and shutout with his 607th dong.

The real story is that it was an 80’s themed weekend at Great American Ball Park.  That included watching an episode of the Cosby Show pre-game, Darth Vader chasing Gapper around the park, announcers wearing radical and bodacious threads, the players rockin’ out to kick ass music as well as having a new look.  Check out the players and their throwback pictures.

ps. It was also Adam Dunn 80’s Bobble head night.

pps.  Turns out, it was also the last game I saw Griffey in a Cincinnati Reds uniform.  He was traded today, July 31, 2008 to the Chicago Whitesox for Nick Masset and Danny Richar.  – ESPN article

EKU southpaw Christian Friedrich

Friedrich from Evanston, Illinois, was named Second-Team All-American by Collegiate Baseball. He also earned the 2008 OVC Pitcher of the Year. Friedrich dominated batters this year ranking second in the nation in ERA (1.43) and hits per nine innings (4.41) for the Colonels of Eastern Kentucky.

“Before the season, Friedrich was named a preseason first team All-American by Baseball America. He is also a finalist for several national player of the year awards, including the Brooks Wallace and Roger Clemens Awards, as well as the Golden Spikes and Dick Howser awards.” – ovcsports.com

Friedrich is expected to be a first round draft pick. I hope the Reds pick him up at the 7 spot.

**Update** Friedrich was the 25th pick by the Colorado Rockies.

Check out some video at goldenspikesaward.com.

My friend took the picture below. He is a good person and takes really nice pictures. I strongly recommend you check out his blog here http://www.chrisradcliffephotography.com/blog/