Game 122: Hero Hanigan

Paul and Hanigan Play Heros; Chapman Finishes Latos' Solid Game.

CHC  4  7  0  (47-73)
CIN  5  10  3  (74-48)

W: Aroldis Chapman (5-4)
L: Shawn Camp (3-6)

Box Score

• Recap:
• Ryan Hanigan won this one in walk-off fashion by hitting a deep fly ball over the head of the centerfielder in the bottom of the 9th with one on and nobody out.  Xavier Paul led off the inning by raking the first pitch he saw down the right field line for a triple.  The 9th inning was over before we could even worry about anything.  Reds win.  The late and quick drama overshadowed another solid performance from Mat Latos, who was very deserving of the win.
• Reds Offense:
• Ryan Hanigan was the hero, so let's start with him.  2-for-3 with a pair of RBI's and a game winning hit.  He also threw out a baserunner like he tends to do oh so often.  Hanigan is batting .284 on the season and continues to be the most underrated catcher in baseball, both offensively and defensively...and heck, even in his game calling abilities.
• Zack Cozart and Jay Bruce both had two hits apiece.
• Todd Frazier, Wilson Valdez, and Mat Latos all had a hit.
• Ryan Ludwick walked twice.
• Xavier Paul should not be surprising anyone by now.  He came in to pinch-hit to lead off the 9th inning and promptly tripled and scored the winning run.
• Reds Pitching:
• Mat Latos - 8.0 IP, 4 R (2 ER), 6 H, 3 BB, 6 SO.  Another good one for Latos.  He continues to impress, this kid.  Remember, he's only 24 years old too.
• Aroldis Chapman - 1.0 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 2 SO.  Not a save situation, but it was a prime situation to use the Missile.  Objective accomplished.

*Reds took 3 out of 4 from the Cubbies.  Pretty much what we needed to do.  On to Philadelphia for a four-game set.  Philly may not a have a winning record, but they do have the majority of their star-studded lineup back in action.  Howard and Utley are back and already swinging the bats.  Plus, they have these guys: Halladay, Lee, Hamels.  We will face all three.