PITTSBURGH –– Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India said the Reds’ hitters need to clear their minds. Reds manager David Bell said that the Reds have collectively been late with their swings on fastballs and early on off-speed pitches, and that they can make adjustments to fix those flaws. Reds outfielder Jake Fraley said the most important thing that the Reds hitters can do is keep a positive mindset and not let a tough stretch drag them down.
The Reds, who have started the year with a 7-15 record, know they need to find a way to stop this early-season slide.