Last Game
The Reds beat the Braves, 3-4. It’s the fourth win in a row, and it guarantees the Reds cannot lose the four-game series. Mat Latos was awesome, including 8 Ks in 7 innings. Brandon Phillips was awesome, including going 2-for-4 with 3 RBI.

Next Game
Game three of the series commences tonight at 7:10 p.m. Bronson Arroyo (2-2, 3.46 ERA) goes against Tommy Hanson (5-3, 3.31 ERA).

300 Starts for Arroyo
Arroyo’s start tonight will be the 300th start of his career. Of which, 210 have been with the Reds. Of which, 150 haven’t involved any verbalized wishing to still be back in Boston.

I’ve had my share of fun picking on Bronson Arroyo over the years, but even I will acknowledge that’s a big contribution to have made to the team. The Reds have been better off for his presence, even if it did come at the expense of Wily Mo Peña.

What to Say to Sound Smart at the Water Cooler
Zack Cozart has a two-game home run streak going.