The Reds 10-4 loss to San Diego wasn't the worst thing that happened to them this Friday the 25th.
With the news today, one would think that it was 12 days earlier on the calendar.
Bronson Arroyo, a lifetime Floridian, was tested for a disease that can only be contracted in the desert. Homer Bailey appeared to be healthy after his last start and never indicated anything was wrong. Friday he was placed on the disabled list.
Edinson Volquez tuned up for his opening day start. Statistically, it didn't look good, five innings, three runs on nine hits but he does have his health. That is the win of the day as far as the Reds are concerned.
He left with the game tied. Bill Bray pitched a scoreless inning and the Reds starters found the bus after the sixth inning to end their work day. Logan Ondrusek was on the mound and allowed four hits, two of which were lost in the high sky, falling in. An error by minor leaguer, Miguel Rojas, compounded his sorrow.
The Padres scored four runs and took control of the game. It was a good news bad news deal.
The Reds lost but its pitchers pitched pretty well.
"The news about Homer took me by surprise," Dusty Baker said. "There is that depth that I was talking about. You don't think you'll need it so soon. Putting Homer on the DL is a precaution. We'll do what we can early in the season and be stronger at the end."
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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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