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Oswalt Monkey Finally off the Reds’ Backs

May 1st, 2006 | Thaq Diesel

By Thaq Diesel

As mentioned in my previous post “Great Players Make Great Plays…”

http://www.redscuttingedge.com/2006/04/16/great-players-make-great-plays-against-the-reds/

there have been quite a few bullies with their boots on the nape of the neck of the Reds during the past few lean seasons. The Cardinals, the Braves and the hated Astros have been among the worst. If Lance Berkman wasn’t killing the Reds with his power hitting and RBI production, the excellent pitching staff of Houston was. Roy Oswalt hadn’t lost a decision against the Reds in 16 games, which is absurd. Well, the Reds can finally claim a win against Roy, but they have a lot more pain yet to give back to make it even. I wonder if Jerry Narron shouted hysterically from the bullpen when they pulled Oswalt after 6 innings: “I’M NOT GOING TO LET YOU PUSH ME AROUND ANYMORE!!!!!” We’ll see if the Reds can beat Oswalt again this season.

Great job by the Reds winning another series in April against a quality team. Prior to the loss Sunday, the Reds had the best record in the majors. Who knew?
The pitching staff has pulled its collective stuff together. Through the last seven games, the Reds have given up just 2.4 runs per game.
Elizardo Ramirez had a three-run outing through six innings in his second start. Though a loss, it was still a good outing and a quality start. This kid has me excited.
David Weathers goofed up his ERA and added his name to the Danny Graves memorial “give the fans a cardiac while still getting the save” list by giving up a 9th inning two-run homer to Berkman Friday night. Oh well. I guess it’s about results. Just win baby! Right? Hello? TAP-TAP Is this thing on?
I laid down a jinx on Cincinnati in an earlier post saying “…at least the Reds don’t suck as much as the Rockies this year.” I figured the Reds would finish 20 games below Colorado just for me saying that. Technically the Reds have a better record than the Rockies, but not by much. Colorado is leading the NL West division with a 15 -10 record. Next week: the locusts and the four horsemen of the apocalypse. Yes, through April , this has been a Bizarro World baseball season. (see: “The Reds Season Could Be Rockier” http://www.redscuttingedge.com/2006/03/)

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