Mets 9, Reds 7: Should I Be Happy Or Sad?
By
Zeldink
Posted at 9:26 am
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mets (2-0) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 10 | 0 |
| Reds (0-2) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 1 |
Edinson Volquez started for the Reds yesterday and did well, until a certain shortstop billed as a defensive wiz when he was signed years ago dropped a routine double-play ball in the 5th. Then Mike Lincoln came and opened the floodgates. There’s really no overcoming spotting the opposing team a 4-spot in the 7th. Thanks, Mike!
During the time I’ve been following the Reds during their sucky years, every manager has talked about improving fundamentals. Better defense, better situational hitting, etc. Yet not a single one has delivered. Dusty Baker, of course, is no different. I would think it’s a systemic problem, if not for the lack of success by the parade of incompetent buffoons the Reds have installed in the dugout.
As for the game, the Reds offense was surprisingly present, led by Joey Votto being Mr. Badass. It wasn’t enough, of course, which leaves me conflicted.
If the Reds keep losing, then Dusty Baker will be fired. That’s an outcome that would make me very, very happy. Plus, it would be better for the team in the long run. I would immediately start liking the Reds again. But it does hurt to see them lose.
A shame to load the bases in the ninth and come away empty. I would have loved to see the Mets blow the save after spending all their money on the bullpen this year. Apparently they don’t blow games until September.