When Cincinnati Reds catcher Curt Casali learned Mike Moustakas was returning to the team after three days in COVID-19 protocols limbo, he raved about Moustakas’ leadership and how much the team missed his energy.
It was easy to see what he meant.
Moustakas pummeled a two-run homer in the fourth inning and the rest of the offense came alive afterward in a 12-7 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday at Great American Ball Park, snapping a four-game losing streak.
With Sonny Gray back on the mound, the Reds found their mojo that had been missing.