DENVER – When Eugenio Suárez ripped a three-run double into the left-center gap in the 10th inning Tuesday, his teammates cheered wildly from the dugout.
Some guys pumped their fists. Others banged their hands on the top of the dugout railing.
The Cincinnati Reds know how important it would be to have Suárez look like his old self at the plate. Even after a five-hit series against Pittsburgh this week, he owns a .156/.238/.336 slash line in 143 plate appearances with 16 RBI and 16 runs.
“He’s been very open for a player that’s had a lot of success in his career,” Reds manager David Bell said.