The NL Central is quite a log jam these days.  The Reds have dropped four straight, including a three game sweep at the hands of the Royals, yet they still sit just 2 1/2 games back of first place.  Unfortunately, just four games seperate first from last and we’re talking about a six team division here.  The All Star break is a month away but things are definitely interesting here in Reds land.

It was another one run, five hit game as the Reds lost this afternoon.  The Reds scored in the first, then never pushed a runner across the plate again.  Jonny Gomes had the lone extra base hit with a double and Alex Gonzalez scored the lone run.

Johnny Cueto was roughed up but oddly, all five runs he gave up were unearned.  He gave up seven hits and a walk with four strikeouts in six innings.

The loss pushed the Reds to an even 31-31.  The Reds at least get a break from interleague as they host the Braves for three games.  It’s Aaron Harang against Jair Jurrjens in the opener on Tuesday.

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