Jay Bruce was not in the original lineup but Chris Heisey was worn down.
Bruce insisted his aching side was better a couple days ago and talked his way into Dusty Baker's lineup.
He made Baker look smart again. Bruce cracked two home runs and hit an RBI single in four trips to pace the Reds victory over the hapless snakes of Arizona.
Bronson Arroyo pitched the required five innings plus one to annex his 15th victory, tying his career high for the third time. He has won either 14 or 15 games six times in the last seven seasons and four in a row. He is 2 1/3 innings short of the benchmark 200 innings.
The only blemishes in his performance was back-to-back home runs to Miguel Montero and Ryan Church. He scattered five single and walked none, while striking out eight.
Bruce has hit 10 home runs in his last 16 games. He was the Reds' hottest hitter before missing the last 13 games with a strain in his right side. It was the fourth multi-home run game this season for Bruce.
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About Me
- Gary Schatz
- I am a freelance writer. I've covered the Cincinnati Reds, Bengals and others since 1992. I have a background in sales as well. I've sold consumer electronics, advertising and consumer package goods for companies ranging from the now defunct Circuit City to Procter&Gamble. I have worked as a stats operator for Xavier University, the University of Cincinnati, the College of Mount St. Joe and Colerain High School.
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