Back to the Cincinnati Reds Newsfeed

What's a hitter to do?: When Cincinnati Reds switch hitters face a switch pitcher

Reds reliever Jared Hughes earned the win Monday against the Dodgers. He escaped a bases-loaded jam against Yaisel Puig in the 7th inning. Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati Enquirer

Preparing to hit leadoff in the fifth inning Monday, Tucker Barnhart stood on the on-deck circle between innings with two helmets and two shin guards.

Ready to take some warm-up swings before his second at-bat against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Barnhart didn’t know which batter’s box he was going to fill.

It’s one thing when an opposing team brings in a new pitcher and he’s forced to switch sides.