Edinson Volquez started the season on the mound for the Reds with a lot of promise.
The former 17 game winner was poised for a successful season, having returned from elbow surgery with a strong finish in 2010.
The two batters he faced hit home runs off Volquez. It was a bad omen.
The Reds came back to win that game and the next four but the season unraveled from there.
Volquez pitched very well against the Mets in the finale. He allowed just six hits, and three of those were infield hits, including a game opening bunt single by Jose Reyes. He walked one and that runner scored. He allowed Queens, New York native, Mike Baxter to hit his first career home run with a man on.
Ancient Miguel Batista handcuffed the Reds. Only a double by Chris Heisey and a single by Edgar Renteria blemished his outing.
The Reds ended the season 79-83.
Joey Votto ended with 29 home runs. Jay Bruce ended with 97 RBI both were trying to become just the sixth set of Reds teammates to hit at least 30 home runs and 100 RBI in the same season.
Reyes left the game after his bunt single to protect his lead for the batting title. Ryan Braun would have to go 4-for-4 tonight to take the batting crown. Never mind that Braun played in 29 more games during the season.
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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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