Ever since the Cincinnati Reds traded Jay Bruce and called up Jose Peraza, the offense has been a different beast. Since the All-Star Game, the Reds are fifth in the National League in runs scored. They are also second in OBP. In the first half they were second from last in the NL.
That was before the breakout game in Saint Louis. The Reds took the game’s starter Jaime Garcia and fellow starter Michael Wacha to the end of their limits. In 3 2/3 the duo surrendered nine earned runs.
Although it can be tough to give Brandon Phillips credit, he did have a great night.