Unexpectedly-expectedly Reds split series with Braves

After getting past Shelby Miller Thursday night, I had some relatively high hopes for the Reds this weekend, sending Anthony DeSclafani and Johnny Cueto to the mound in games bracketing a Jason Marquis start.

Unfortunately, things went exactly the opposite as expected: instead of taking 2 of those three games, the only game they managed to win was Marquis’ start.  Because of course.

It wasn’t for lack of effort.  Friday night DeSclafani was staked to a 3-0 lead, thanks in part to Brandon Phillips driving in 2 runs in the first inning, before immediate coughing up four runs over the fourth and fifth innings.  Including a 2-RBI double to Atlanta’s starter Mike Foltynewicz.  It was easily his…