The Reds under Bryan Price began the season 3-15. That team played without Anthony DeSclafani, David Hernandez, Michael Lorenzen, Eugenio Suarez, Scott Schebler and Matt Harvey. They were the Reds of Gallardo and Gossington. Price was fired. With tonight’s loss to the lowly Kansas City Royals, Jim Riggleman’s Reds may finish the season 3-13.
Don’t expect Clint Hurdle’s Pirates to show mercy this weekend.
Cody Reed wasn’t sharp, wasn’t terrible, against his former organization. Jose Peraza lined his 14th home run over the left field fence. He’s been one of the few exceptions to the team-wide batting slump and he’s finishing a season of great improvement at the plate.