Whether the games were at home or on the road, the Houston Astros were a nemesis last year for the Cincinnati Reds.
The Reds were 3-12 last year against the Astros and had losing records against every team in the NL Central but Milwaukee (10-8). Manager Dusty Baker lists a winning record within the division as a top priority this season, and so far so good. The Reds split two games at home with the Pirates and took two of three from the Brewers in Milwaukee.
Now the Reds begin a four-game series in Minute Maid Park on Friday, and the first game is a tough one because they face Roy Oswalt, 23-1 for his career against Cincinnati.
