Cincinnati has lost three consecutive series and are 3-6 in their last nine contests. In other words, it’s going to be a stressful September.įor the Reds to create some breathing room, they have to start playing better baseball immediately. But, unfortunately, the Friars aren’t the only team creeping up from behind.Ī resurgent Philadelphia Phillies ballclub overcame a six-run deficit yesterday against the Washington Nationals to collect their sixth consecutive victory and trail the Redlegs by just two games with the aforementioned Cardinals 2.5 games back in the Wild Card race. However, the race has tightened significantly for the second and final Wild Card berth in the National League.Įntering play this evening, the Redlegs are clinging to a half-game lead over the San Diego Padres for a postseason berth. Louis Cardinals by crushing four homers in a 12-2 drubbing of the Redbirds. After dropping four in a row, the Cincinnati Reds (72-63) salvaged the final contest of their three-game series versus the St. Reds Country, nobody said it would be easy.
(Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images) / Reds close homestand with their first look at the 2021 Detroit Tigers. DETROIT, MI – AUGUST 02: Jeimer Candelario #46 of the Detroit Tigers slides safely into third base while Eugenio Suarez #7 of the Cincinnati Reds waits for the throw.
