It’s bad enough the Cincinnati Reds have lost nine consecutive games, owning the worst record in the Major Leagues through the first two weeks of the season, but the numbers paint an even uglier picture.
The Reds, entering Friday with a 2-11 record, have been outscored 59-18 during their losing streak. They’ve never held a lead at the end of an inning. They’re hitting .167 and the pitching staff holds a 6.93 ERA.
Expectations surrounding the Reds were lowered when they traded several of their veteran players during the offseason. Then they were hit by a rash of injuries with an MLB-leading 13 players on the Injured List.