It didn’t take long for the Cincinnati Reds’ season to come back down to Earth.
A 3-1 start to the year was fun and brought some excitement to a beaten-down fanbase. Dominant starts from young stars Nick Lodolo and Graham Ashcraft flashed high hopes for the future. However, six losses in the last seven games are more in line with the low preseason expectations.
The Reds were very competitive during their three-game series in Atlanta. In fact, they led the Braves in every game and lost all three by just one run. Competing against one of the best teams in baseball is a step in the right direction, but piling up losses gives fans the sense of “here we go again.