The Reds woes continue. They have lost five straight games and there are no signs things are going to turn around. They are just not consistent. In one game the offense struggles in the next game the pitching lets them down. They managed to scored two runs or less in four of the last fives games, and in the one game they found offense, Bronson Arroyo allowed seven runs and couldn't get out of the second inning. They managed to scored seven runs but lost 14-7. The offense is ranked 13th in the National League in runs scored and the starters are also ranked 13th in the National League with a 4.78 ERA.
Dusty Baker shook up the order by having Ken Griffey Jr. bat second but that's not the answer. You can bat him anywhere these days. He is not the Griffey of old. The problem is that they are not getting the two-out hits. The team has a lot of work to do if they are going to start winning.Continue reading "Struggling Reds"
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