Game 113: The Windy City Blows Game Out Of Cubs' Reach

Reds End Skid At Five Games, Put Up Big Offensive Numbers

By Ryan Bramwell
Cincinnati   10 15 0 (67-46)
Chicago      8  13 5 (44-67)

W: Homer Bailey (10-7)
L: Justin Germano (1-2)
S: Aroldis Chapman (26)

Box Score

• Ah, finally!  I feel like I can breathe again all the sudden.  It was a super-strange day at the Friendly Confines today.  I've never seen the wind play such a factor like it did in this one.  But we won and that's all that matters.  The losing streak is over. 
• Reds offense:
• Ryan Freakin' Ludwick:  He was 3-for-4, reached base four times, scored all four times, hit a double (21), and cracked a home run (20) that gave him two RBI (60).  An unbelievable night for this guy.  Way to go, Ludwick!
• Superhero Todd Frazier also reached base four times going 3-for-4 with a double (18), a walk, and four RBI (47).  Incredible night for Todd...the next NL Rookie of the Year.
• Phillips was 2-for-6 with a double (21).
• Xavier Paul reached base three times with a sinlge and a pair of walks.  I really like this kid.  He's left-handed, plays hard, and is really patient at the dish.  He is a tremendous backup to have on this team.
• The other hits came from Cozart - a double (24), and singles from Hanigan, Valdez, Stubbs, Mesoraco, and Bailey.
• Paul and Stubbs both had a stolen base on the night.  It was Paul's third and Drew's 27th on the season.
• Reds pitching:
• Homer Bailey: 5.2 IP, 4 R, 9 H, 2 BB, 5 SO.  Homer wasn't terrible, but he also wasn't all that good.  It was a rough night for all pitchers (see box score) and Homer actually came out on top in this gusty affair.
• Arredondo pitched to one batter and got the out.  Nice.
• Marshall wasn't good.  He pitched a third of an inning and gave up a walk and a pair of runs.
• LeCure pitched two-thirds of an inning and got away clean.
• Broxton as good as Marshall: 0.2 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 1 BB.  Ugly stuff.
• Aroldis Chapman: Dusty made a wise decision and brought Aroldis into the game when they really needed to get an out in the bottom of the 8th.  Aroldis not only got that one, but he also took the final three out in the bottom of the 9th as well.  He struck out three and didn't give up a single thing.  Save number 26.  He's just terrific. :)

*Let's go for 2-in-a-row tomorrow!