Reds 2, Rockies 9: Losing 4 in a Row
By
Zeldink
Posted at 6:56 am
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds (79-60) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 1 |
| Rockies (75-64) | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 9 | 14 | 0 |
The Cincinnati Reds lost their fourth game in a row last night, and their third straight to the Colorado Rockies. The good news is that the St. Louis Cardinals also lost, keeping the Reds 6-game lead intact, and moving their magic number down to 19, the lowest in the National League.
The primary reason for the loss was Bronson Arroyo. Yes, Bad-rroyo showed up last night, and he allowed 7 runs in 4 1/3 innings. He also allowed 3 home runs. The Reds pitching staff has had a very difficult time containing the Rockies offense. Of course, most teams have. Colorado has one of the best home records in all of baseball. They are a team made for their stadium, but away from it, they’re only 29-42.
Still, it would have been nice to at least tie the series. Now, the Reds will have to go for the not-swept today.
The Reds 2 runs came from an RBI off the bat of Joey Votto, who was 3-3 with a walk, and Paul Janish. The offense has been quiet in Colorado, probably due in no small part to the team having only 3 outfielders. These guys need a day off, and Walt Jocketty has failed to bring up someone to help cover Jay Bruce during his injury. It’s quite shameful.
The Reds have one more game in Colorado before heading home to begin a 7-game homestand against the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Arizona Diamondbacks. I have a feeling that will be the cure for all this losing.