The Reds pitching, which kept them in the mix early in the season, has hit the skids. In 4 of the last 11 games, the starting pitcher had more earned runs than innings pitched. Starting pitchers are averaging 5.25 earned runs per game while the bats are only averaging 3.36 runs per game. Reds starting pitchers are also averaging 5.5 innings per start which leaves alot of work for the bullpen. The Reds fall to Toronto last night 5-7 and drop below .500. With the bats and the arms going cold, this could be a long summer.
Jacoby Ellsbury went 4 for 4 with 2 triples Tuesday night and the Red Sox beat the Nationals 11-3. Jacoby, a leadoff hitter in my mind, has thrived since moving to the number 7 spot. The Sox rallied for 6 in the 8th inning to put the game away. The Sox have won 3 in a row and 7 of their last 10 to go 5 games ahead of the second place Yankees.
Reds (34-35) 4.5 GB
Red Sox (43-27) 1st in AL East
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