Were it not for improbable ninth-inning heroics on Friday night, the Reds would have been swept by the woeful Atlanta Braves at home. Atlanta was 22-29 at the start of this series and without their all-world first baseman Freddie Freeman. The virtue of this outcome is that it should provide a clear reminder to certain decision-makers that 2017 is a rebuilding year.
More on the imperative for said clarity in a post later tonight.
Amir Garrett made his first start since May 23; his ninth of the season. After the first couple batters, Jeff Brantley said that Garrett looked “free and easy” throwing.