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Friday, September 10, 2010

Pitching keeping the Reds in the thick of things

Posted by CincyRedhawk on 19. June 2009 11:36

It's been years since Cincinnati has seen quality pitching like they've has thus far this season.  The top 5 in the bullpen have only given up 26 earned runs in 128.1 innings this year.  Are the Nasty Boys back?  The starting pitching has also been string this year.  It seems like a rare night where the started doesnt make in into the late innings of the game. The battle cry around Cincinnati the past few seasons was always "If only we had some pitching."  That time may finally have arrived.  If they can get the bats going and out of this slump we could be a very dangerous team.

Speaking of the batting, it wasn't too long ago when people were all aboard the Rosales express.  It seems like he isn't getting the regular playing time anymore that his bat is being affected.  With a young kid like Rosales it makes you wonder if he'd be better served back in AAA for a bit to get his confidence and swing back.  Maybe even give Hairston a few days off since he's cooled down recently.  The good news is that Joey Votto started his rehab assignment yesterday and should be back within the next 10 days, and EE should be starting his rehab soon.  I know EE is hitting a measly .127, but he's a proven major leage hitter with a career .260 average.

Even with the lack of offence, the Reds are only 3.5 game behind the Brewers in the NL Central.  It's nice having a team again that's hanging around and making every night enjoyable for the fans.

Cincinnati will have a large spotlight this weekend as they host the 2009 Civil Rights Game.  All the festivities and hype around the game should make for a great atmosphere at the old ballpark.  I'm looking forward to an exciting weekend of Reds baseball!

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