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The Reds five biggest hits of the season

Unlike other sports, it can be difficult for a single MLB player to have much control over the outcome of a game. In the NBA, a star player can typically get the ball in the biggest moments. In the NFL, a QB can elevate the performance of an entire team, and skill position players can potentially make a big play at any moment.

In baseball it’s different. Sure a starting pitcher can dramatically influence a team’s chances of winning, but this typically isn’t the case for players in the lineup. A player gets an opportunity to produce in the biggest moments basically by chance.