The Reds have been extremely streaky so far in this young 2011 season. They started out by winning the first five games, and they have continued to be streaky ever since. They started the month of May by winning eleven games and only losing two.
But then the Pirates came to town, and they put the Reds batters on ice. After winning five or six in a row the Reds have now lost four in a row including today's game against the Indians. The starters have been pretty good recently especially with the return of Homer Bailey and Johnny Cueto.
It seems like their hitters are out of sync with Votto hitting into a couple double plays, or the opposing team walks Votto and the other hitters can't get the runners home. Gomes continues to struggle, and I don't think he deserves to start anymore. Bruce seems to be getting in his groove at least.
The Reds did sweep the Cardinals pretty convincingly in Cincinnati over last weekend, but the Cards bounced back pretty well and have gone on a winning streak of their own by defeating the Phillies. It looks like the Cardinals are going to be in the hunt for first all season long.
It's been a very exciting season so far and I hope the Reds continue to win and stay competitive.
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