Scott Rolen Placed on Disabled List

The Reds lineup took a hit today with the announcement that third baseman Scott Rolen is placed on the fifteen day disabled list effective April 20th. This is very bad news for the Reds. They seem to be struggling at the plate this last week and a half.

Joey Votto is going to need an effective hitter behind, and I don't think Gomes and Bruce don't fit the number four spot. Especially with the way they have both been slumping at the plate. Gomes might have six home runs and fifteen runs batted in, but he is batting a paltry .222. Bruce fairs much worse at two homers, eight RBIs, and a .247 average.

It seems like both players aren't performing that well. I've been watching the last few games, and Gomes looks like he is trying to hit everything out of the park. Bruce just doesn't look like he is in the game one hundred percent all the time. He seems to make a few mental mistakes here and there, and I don't know if it's because he is a younger player or what.

If the Reds want to be successful in April and May they will need to rely on their pitching or hope some of their batters get red hot. I know Gomes and Bruce have great potential, I just hope they lock in soon.

Gomes and Company

Yesterday's game was a total beat down of the Houston Astros. Their starter only lasted 2 and a third innings, the Reds scored 15 runs, Gomes almost hit for the cycle (he only needed a double),

You can really see the intensity in Gomes's eyes when he is batting. It looks like he is really focusing and trying to get a hit or drive in a run. This is probably why is one of the teams leaders in RBIs and has a great average with runners in scoring position.

I don't really enjoy watching blowout games though they get pretty boring because the tension/excitement is gone so I stopped watching after the grand slam.

On another note it's nice to see the Reds in first place, they haven't held first place in a long time. I'm hoping they continue to win, because it's a fun team to watch.