The Good
–If that was, in fact, Mike Leake’s final start as a member of the Cincinnati Reds, you couldn’t have asked for much more. Leake tossed eight shutout innings, allowing only four hits. Leake has now won his last four starts. We’re going to miss this guy when he’s gone.
–If it weren’t for the fact that we’re kinda celebrating Mike Leake’s career as a Red tonight, this entire recap would be all about Joey Votto. Tonight, Votto went 3-3 with a 3-run homer (his 19th), a double, and a walk. That guy is hitting .