Despite taking the lead four times, the Reds just weren't able to come up with the win in a 7-8 affair against the Brewers. Poor pitching performances from two guys you actually expect to pitch well were more than the team could overcome.

Aaron Harang had a rough outing. He allowed five runs (earned) on 10 hits and two walks through six plus innings. He was still in the lead when he left the game, though he put the ball into the hands of Kent Mercker with two runners in scoring position.

Mercker promptly allowed those runners to score, plus one of his own for the blown save. His line ended up at one run one on hit through one inning.

Jason Standridge pitched a scoreless eighth. Yay Standridge!!

Todd Coffey not so much. He didn't get an out in the ninth before allowing two runs (earned) on four hits to give up the walk-off for the blown save and the loss. The good news is that they were in Milwaukee, so the crowd didn't boo him.

Austin Kearns had a two-run home run, which it feels like he's been due for a long time. Ken Griffey, Jr. also had a home run (plus two other RBI) and continues his steady march to the top of the record books. Adam Dunn went 3-for-5 with an RBI and one run scored. It would have been two runs scored if Ryan Freel hadn't pinch run for him. Rich Aurilia had the other RBI when he singled in Dunn in the first.

The loss brings the Reds' record to 44-39 and is just a general bummer. Tomorrow, Bronson Arroyo tries to stop the losing streak at three as he faces off against Doug Davis at 2:05 p.m.