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Sometimes its good to be wrong
So I mentioned some concern over the top two in the lineup for tonights game. And I have no problem admitting, I was wrong! Not only did they do an admirable job, but they combined for four homeruns, 5-7, 5 runs and 6 RBIs. All I can say is Wow! Welcome back Mr. Bruce and welcome Mr. Valaika. I continue to be amazed at the depth on this team, we continue to have players (i.e. Miguel Cairo, Paul Janish) fill in and perform as well or better than the player they are filling in for. Oh and our ace pitched like one tonight, giving up only one run in eight innings. Great to see him bounce back from his last outing. I still am not thrilled about Harang back in the rotation though.
Some Reds news, most of it not so good
Dusty Baker announced today that Harang may be starting on Tuesday which would make him eligible for the playoffs. Am I the only one that thinks this is terrible news? He can’t get out AAA hitters so what makes the team feel like he can make a quality start in the Bigs, especially during this final stretch. Mike Leake was also placed on the 15-Day DL for shoulder fatigue and Juan Francisco was called up to take his spot giving the Reds another bat with Laynce Nix ailing with a sore ankle. The final news is that Brandon Phillips is not in the starting lineup with his sore wrist. Leading off in his place is Jay Bruce who hasn’t lead off since his rookie season. Valaika will be making his first big league start tonight. I’m not sure if Bruce and Valaika give us the best hitters to get on for Votto but we’ll see tonight.
Tonight’s Lineup
Bruce 9
Valaika 4
Votto 3
Rolen 5
Gomes 7
Hernandez 2
Stubbs 8
Janish 6
Cueto 1
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