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Reds announce updated pitching probables, Volquez out
The Reds have announced an updated pitching lineup:
Sat: Arroyo
Sun: Wood
Mon: Bailey
Tues: TBA
Dusty Baker has indicated that Harang would probably start on Tuesday but there is nothing official yet.
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
Can Reds bounce back and start a new streak?
So…last night didn’t go so well. Obviously the rest didn’t really do Cueto much good as his control was definitely missing last night. Arroyo and Kershaw both are coming off quality starts in their last outing, Kershaw went seven scoreless innings against Colorado and Arroyo gave up two runs over 7 1/3 innings against the Diamondbacks. Let’s hope Bronson can right the ship and get things back on track. Today’s game would normally be an off day for Scott Rolen (day game following night game) but Dusty Baker said it would be a game-time decision. The Reds gave ten games before meeting back up to battle the Cardinals in St. Louis so the more space we can put between us the better.
Is Jay Bruce ready to live up to his potential?
Jay Bruce seems to be heating up this season at a time when the team needs to begin its push for the playoffs. Over his last 8 games he is batting .387 and has two homeruns in his last 5 games bringing his season average up to .265 with 12 homeruns. Obviously his power has been absent through a big part of the season but could he finally be getting over his injury from last year and becoming the player we’ve all hoped he’d be? He has looked much better at the plate except for the multiple double plays he seems to be hitting into lately. The good part is that he has acknowledged the fact he needs to be more selective at the plate and not swing at pitches he can’t hit. Dusty has said multiple times that Jay could be the difference in how the team does. If the past two weeks are any indications we can expect to finally see the Reds in the postseason.
Breaking News: Mike Leake to the Bullpen
Fox Sports Ohio just announced the news from Dusty Baker that Mike Leake will be moving to the bullpen. This takes away some of the mystery about what the Reds might do with their rotation. Looks like the rotation will be: Arroyo, Cueto, Volquez, Wood, and Bailey.
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