The Cincinnati Reds played 156 meaningful baseball games this season. That was certainly more than even the most optimistic fans likely expected going into the year. It allowed for a lot of fun summer nights and a legitimate September playoff race. However, those postseason hopes likely came to an end this weekend against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Friday and Saturday saw the Reds blow late leads, making it three straight after also losing a ninth inning advantage on Wednesday against the Twins. Saturday’s loss was of truly epic proportions as Cincinnati blew the first nine-run lead of the MLB season.