Last night the Reds were soundly whipped by the surprising Pirates, and went 1-3 in the four-game series. Based on the post-game discussion, you would think that the season was over. I don't think that Mike Leake's arrest for shoplifting helped that mood, though.
This may surprise frequent readers of this blog, but I'm going to stake out an optimistic position at this time. This would seem out of character, as I'm generally pessimistic, but technically, I believe I am really a contrarian, and most other people are generally optimistic. So here's the case:
Ironically, last year on April 18, the Pirates completed a three-game sweep of the Reds, albeit in Pittsburgh. That left the Reds with a 5-game losing streak, in the midst of a 2-8 run which would conclude with a loss to the Padres on April 24, leaving them with a 7-11 record. That point when they were four games under .500 was the low point of the season. Hopefully, this season turns around in a similar manner. We'll see, but the six-game road trip which goes to St. Louis and Milwaukee starting Friday will be interesting.
It's still early, but I did feel a forboding atmosphere listening to the game last night.
ReplyDeleteBut cheer up, the Reds have lots of young talent and the team can pull it together.