Even though the Cincinnati Reds didn’t improve in the bullpen or at shortstop during the offseason, even though three starters have missed significant time and even though the bullpen has the highest ERA in MLB, the Reds entered Saturday’s game against the Atlanta Braves having won 13 of their last 20 games.
Recently, the Reds' offense and starting rotation have stepped up to lead the Reds back into the playoff mix. In a 4-1 win over the Braves on Saturday, that happened again.
Before the game, the Reds placed reliever Tejay Antone on the 10-day injured list.