By Thaq Diesel

The Reds scraped out a series win vs. the Pirates.  Better still, in today’s game the Reds won with great starting pitching and they scored runs without relying on the home run.  They also beat a team they should beat, for once.  The Pirates can ankle-kick some teams as the schedule winds down; they play San Diego, Houston and the Reds to end out the year. 

Next up is a critical series vs. the Padres.  Winning not only closes the gap in the wildcard, it also lets the Reds tread water as the Astros and Cardinals play a series. This weekend I will be making a pilgrimage to Wrigley Field to drink beverages and watch the Reds move into first place.  Expect a recap one week from today.  Cincinnati shouldn’t lose to Chicago any more. 

I think they should put a sandwich behind the mound for David Wells.  He can’t pitch well with a full stomach, right?  I swear he has gained 80 pounds since he pitched for the Reds. 

It’s a time to control your destiny, Reds.  Don’t lay an egg in these games. 

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