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Monday, May 05, 2008
Just when we were wondering if they would ever win again, the Reds defeated the Cubs 5-3. But it sure wasn't easy. Perhaps breaking a big losing streak never is. Johnny Cueto had his good stuff, and better location. He was striking out lots of batters. At the same time, though, the Cubs were waiting him out, and running up the pitch count. So Cueto lasted six innings, giving up six hits, two walks, and three runs, striking out eight. It was a solid start. Mike Lincoln pitched a shutout 7th, then David Weathers (just back from the DL as Bill Bray was optioned out) pitched a shutout 8th. Good to see Stormy back in form. Francisco Cordero came in for the save situation in the 9th, of course, and did the job in the best tradition of Dan "Full Pack" Stanhouse, who would often load the bases before getting the save. That's what happened here, too. But, get the save Cordero did. The Reds finally got some breaks on the offensive end of the ball. After Ryan Freel struck out in the 1st, both Ken Griffey and Brandon Phillips reached on little dribblers. Joey Votto hit a sure double-play ball to Ray Fontenot, who had it roll up his glove and through his legs for an error. Edwin Encarnacion drew a walk to force in a run. After Adam Dunn struck out, Jeff Keppinger crashed a two-run single to give the Reds a 3-0 lead. And the chase was on. Dunn hit a two-run homer in the 3rd with Encarnacion on following an error. That was all the Reds' runs, but on this night five was enough. It took a throw from Bako to Cordero after a pitch that got away to catch the second out, just barely, at the plate. And this, friends, is why we watch sports. Anything can happen, and it usually does. Tomorrow night, it's the aces, Harang and Zambrano. |
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