"SIXTY-EIGHT GOING ON FIFTEEN."

Peter Edward Rose was banned from baseball in August of 1989. Although his records on the field demand admittance into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame, his post-banishment actions off the field have done everything but support his case.

In this interview from The Howard Stern Show, Rose and his girlfriend Kiana talk about their sex life, gambling, and Pete's appearance in Bruno's deleted scenes. Definitely not the Hit King at his finest, but entertaining nevertheless.

The Reds completed a three game sweep of the Houston Astros on Thursday. After victories from Aaron Harang and Mike Leake, Bronson Arroyo hurled 6 2/3 innings allowing two runs on six hits and received the third straight win by a Reds starting pitcher. Joey Votto and Jay Bruce both homered while the Reds' bullpen (Herrera, Lincoln, and Cordero) pitched scoreless ball. Joey Votto described the Reds current success:

"It took us a little while to get there, considering how panicky it’s felt at times. To get back to .500, it gives us the opportunity to put things in perspective. It’s an up-and-down season. I hope we’re not going to get too high right now. We’ve got a real tough series against St. Louis. I think St. Louis will have a pretty good idea we’ve played well. They’re going to be ready to play against us."

The St. Louis Cardinals have won five straight games, including a four game sweep of the Atlanta Braves, and own the best record (15-7) in the National League. The Cincinnati Reds (11-11) have won four games in a row and occupy second place (four games behind the Cardinals) in the NL Central.

Chris Dickerson re-aggravated his ailing right wrist during the second inning of Thursday's game. He will return to Cincinnati for an MRI exam and will miss the St. Louis series. Both Dusty Baker and Walt Jocketty stated that the Reds will not play the Cardinals shorthanded. Currently the only Louisville outfielder on the Reds' 40-man roster, Chris Heisey (.241, 13RBI), will feasibly get the call. After a slow start to the season in Louisville, Heisey has hit .298 over his last 11 games. Heisey can play all three outfield position and his speed could be used in the Reds' leadoff spot if needed. Other AAA candidates would be Juan Francisco (.123, 3RBI) and Todd Frazier (.173, 5RBI).

The Reds begin a three game series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday at Busch Stadium. Johnny Cueto (0-1, 5.73) will face Brad Penny (3-0, 0.94) at 8:15 pm.

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