Despite efforts, be they ‘best’ or ‘procedural,’ the Cincinnati Reds did not accomplish the previously stated goal of winning a Major League Baseball game on Friday. Rain didn’t save them, either, as they instead lost at the hands of the Chicago Cubs by the score of 6-1, their 17th loss in their last 21 games if my memory stands correct.
It could be just their 16th loss in that span. I care not to look it up.
Jake Fraley had a day, which is good for Jake Fraley. He socked a homer for the Reds lone run as part of a 3-hit day, and - when healthy - he actually looks like a functioning outfield option for a Major League Baseball team, and I’m at least fairly certain that’s what the Reds actually intend to be going forward.