Game 125: Bronson and the Boys Win Again

Arroyo Nothing Short of Masterful; Reds Move to 27 Games Over .500.

CIN  3  11  1  (76-49)
PHI  2  4  1  (57-67)

W: Bronson Arroyo (10-7)
L: Vance Worley (6-9)
S: Aroldis Chapman (31)

Box Score

• Recap:
• Bronson Arroyo was flat-out amazing on Wednesday night.  Going into the 9th inning, he had given up one run on just two hits.  Add to that, Bronson had struck out four, walked none, and had only thrown 83 pitches!  This is the Bronson Arroyo we all love so much.  Simply stellar.  The Reds were able to muster just enough runs (3) to hold on for their second straight victory in Philly.  Jay Bruce has certainly shown us that he is currently on one of his patented hot streaks as he had the two biggest hits on the night for Cincinnati.
• Reds Offense:
• Jay Bruce - 2-for-4 with a massive home run (26) that landed in the second deck at Citizens Bank.  Not only that, but Jables also hit a triple in the game.  Believe it or not, that is Jay's third triple on the year.  Not to mention that he also has an inside-the-park home run on the season.
• Ryan Ludwick, Zack Cozart, and Ryan Hanigan all had two hits. Hanigan also drew a walk (because he believes in OBP like none other) and Ludwick had an RBI (70).
• Todd Frazier reached base twice with a single and a walk as well.  He's my hero, if you didn't know.  Soon, I will be writing a nice post on Frazier, Hanigan and Paul.  The unsung heroes of the 2012 Reds.
• Reds Pitching:
• Bronson Arroyo - 8.0 IP, 2 R, 3 H, 0 BB, 4 SO.  See Recap.  Simply amazing.  He was on his A-game tonight.  Threw a ridiculously low amount of pitches to go along with a masterful performance.
• Aroldis Chapman - 1.0 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 SO.  He's good. Save number 31.  He tied Reds' greats Rob Dibble and John Franco by converting his 23rd consecutive save opportunity, which is also the team record.
• Johnny Cueto will take the mound tomorrow and face Cole Hamels.  That is a solid matchup.

**Reds have taken two out of three and will go for the series win tomorrow! 
**We are a season high 27 games over .500!
**We have the best record in baseball since the All-Star Break.
**Since losing Joey Votto (the greatest player in baseball), the Reds own a record of 26-11