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August 15, 2012

Game 116: Mets 0, Reds 3

By
Amanda
Posted at 8:14 am

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W: Arredondo (5-2) L: Acosta (1-3)

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Jay Bruce after hitting a walk off home run on August 14, 2012The score remained 0-0 in the bottom of the ninth until Jay Bruce came through with the 4th walk-off homer of his career to give the Reds the win in the series opener with the Mets.

Mat Latos started for the Reds and was lights-out. In his 7.0 innings of work, he allowed 0 runs on 5 hits and 2 walks. He struck out 4. Unfortunately for him, though, he left the game before the Reds put any runs on the board and only got a no-decision for his efforts.

Sean Marshall pitched the eighth and didn’t allow a hit, but did walk a guy. Jose Arredondo pitched the ninth, allowed 1 run and 1 walk, and was in the right place at the right time to get the win.

Offensively, the Reds threatened several times, but just couldn’t get a guy across the plate. Zack Cozart, Brandon Phillips, Ryan Ludwick, Jay Bruce, and Ryan Hanigan all got on base 2 or more times, but when the team leaves 14 on base over the course of the game, even that might not be enough.

But it all worked out in the bottom of the ninth. Phillips led off the inning with his third walk of the night, followed by Ludwick singling to left field. The Mets’ pitching change at that point backfired on them, as Jay Bruce hit one over the left-field wall.

The win brings the Reds’ record to 70-46. They have a 4-game win streak going and lead the NLC by 6 games over the Pirates. Tonight the series against the Mets continues at 7:10 p.m. Mike Leake (RHP, 4-7, 4.51 ERA) tries his hand against R.A. Dickey (RHP, 15-3, 2.72 ERA).

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August 15, 2012

Reds injury round-up

By
Amanda
Posted at 6:28 am

Last Game
After taking a double shut-out into the ninth inning, Jay Bruce hit a walk-off 3-run home run to beat the Mets 0-3. Mat Latos totally kicked ass through 7.0 IP for the Reds’ fourth win in a row.

Next Game
Tomorrow the Reds continue the series with the Mets, and it could be an ugly one. R.A. Dickey (RHP, 15-3, 2.72 ERA) leads the charge for the Mets, and he’s been on a hotter-even-than-usual streak. Defending the Reds will be Mike Leake (RHP, 4-7, 4.51 ERA). First pitch at 7:10 p.m.

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Of course, we’re all waiting with bated breath for the return of Joey Votto, who underwent a follow-up arthroscopic procedure on his knee on Friday and isn’t interested in joining the line-up until he’s 100% better. We might see him for the series against the Cardinals in a week and a half, or maybe not.

But there are a couple other guys hurting, too. Scott Rolen is day-to-day with back soreness that’s had him out of the line-up for a week. The team is on a 4-game winning streak, so his absence hasn’t sunk them, but it’d be nice to see him back on the field or on the DL to free up the roster spot.

Nick Masset, who had some shoulder trouble, has pitched 3 rehab innings in Louisville where he gave up his first 2 runs of his rehab. Bill Bray, who had a lumbar muscle strain, is also approaching eligibility to come back. Without obvious weak spots in the bullpen, though, it’s not clear where they’ll fit in. It was hard enough making room for Jonathan Broxton when he joined up.

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The Reds will break their streak of starting only 5 pitchers on Saturday in their double-header against the Cubs. They will take advantage of a new rule allowing them to add a 26th man to the roster for double-headers to add a starter. They haven’t announced who that starter will be, but it’s likely to be Todd Redmond.

Assuming they make it to Saturday with the same 5 guys, it will be a streak of 119 games with the same 5 starters. In fact, it’ll be 120 if Johnny Cueto starts the first game of the double-header.

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