CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 07: Joey Votto #19 of the Cincinnati Reds tags out Anthony Alford #6 of the Pittsburgh Pirates. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
The Reds conclude a nine-game road trek with a trip to Pittsburgh.
Let’s take a deep breath, Reds Country. The Cincinnati Reds (75-69) have 18 games remaining on their schedule, and they control their own destiny. Let’s be honest, if we were given such a scenario before the season, everyone in the Queen City would be onboard.
It goes without saying, the Redlegs have placed themselves in an easily avoidable situation.