The Cincinnati Reds are chasing three home run records that are historical for different reasons. The offense is chasing the record for most home runs in a season and most home runs by a trio in the season. The pitching staff is trying to avoid setting another record for the most home runs in a season.
First, let’s discuss the long ball in the room. The Reds are on pace to obliterate the record they set last season for home runs allowed by a pitching staff in a single season. It isn’t even close,
They set the record for most home runs allowed last season at 256.