The Good
–Four Reds had two hits: Ivan DeJesus Jr. (2-5, run scored), Joey Votto (2-3, walk), Brandon Phillips (2-4, 2 RBI), Eugenio Suarez (2-4, double, run scored). Jay Bruce hit his 26th homer.
–Michael Lorenzen, Burke Badenhop, Sam LeCure, and Jumbo Diaz didn’t give up any runs in relief. Unfortunately, the Reds used one additional reliever, who was less than perfect (see below).
–Diaz struck out the side in the ninth.
The Bad
–One loss away from 90.
–Josh Smith started and gave up three runs on seven hits and a walk in five innings.