How worried should we be about Eddie Butler's strikeout numbers? And how about recent recall Brandon Barnes?
Rusin's terrific start was wasted by a lackluster offensive performance that failed to capitalize on his seven inning, one run allowed performance. The Reds snapped a nine-game losing streak while the Rockies winning streak ended at three.
Kyle Kendrick will take on Mike Leake in the final game of the series tonight at Great American Ball Park. Leake is coming off of a brutal start against the Indians in which he lasted just four innings and allowed five runs on seven hits and five walks.