Jun 10, 2021; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds out fielder Shogo Akiyama (4) watches from the dugout. Mandatory Credit: David Kohl-USA TODAY Sports
The Cincinnati Reds are trying to secure a series victory over the Atlanta Braves and have chosen to start Scott Heineman in center field over Shogo Akiyama. I don’t care what the numbers say, this is madness.
We’ve gone from absurd to downright ignorant. I understand that left-handed pitcher Kyle Muller is on the hill for the Braves. And I know that David Bell loves to play the matchups. But starting Heineman over Akiyama is inexcusable.