Reds September 1st to 15th Game Thread

[Forever Spinning Vinyl]

Well, like I said, if you're going to pitch Lorenzen, put him in early so the team has time to make up for his screw ups. He got into trouble in the 6th, a hit and two walks, but Garrett got him out of it. Overall, the bullpen was outstanding today. 5 innings, one hit, three walks and zero runs. Archie Bradley gave up a couple of runners due to poor fielding by his defense but he, Garrett and Sims made the Pirates . . . well . . . look like the Pirates. Lots of bad swings caused by those three pitchers. Bell used the bullpen quite well today.

It was nice to see them beat Trevor Williams. He's owned Cincy for some reason and he was a big part in the fights last year so that's another plus.

20 games to go and 14 more are against the NL Central. Big game tomorrow before a day off and then six more on the road for a last shot at the Cubs and the Cardinals.

***** and moan all you want. This team is only a half of a game behind the Giants and one game behind the Rockies and the Brewers for the final wild card spot. Believe.
1 @ Pirates . . . 3-2 record against the Pirates for the season
3 @ Cubs  . . . 3-4
3 @ Cardinals . . . 2-5
4 vs Pirates - double header to start the series
3 vs White Sox
3 @ Brewers . . . 4-3
3 @ Twins

Reds 12-14 in the division this year and have a couple of tough inter-league opponents to finish off the season, 5-7 in inter-league play.