Reds reliever Jared Hughes earned the win Monday against the Dodgers. He escaped a bases-loaded jam against Yaisel Puig in the 7th inning. Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati Enquirer
Preparing to hit leadoff in the fifth inning Monday, Tucker Barnhart stood on the on-deck circle between innings with two helmets and two shin guards.
Ready to take some warm-up swings before his second at-bat against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Barnhart didn’t know which batter’s box he was going to fill.
It’s one thing when an opposing team brings in a new pitcher and he’s forced to switch sides.