Matt Maloney saved the Reds bullpen on two occasions last month when starters had short outings.
The lefthanders reward was to be sent to Louisville. Maloney refused to hang his head and put together a great start against Buffalo in the Bats 8-0 win.
Maloney not only pitched seven scoreless innings giving up just four hits. Maloney went 3-for-3 at the plate including a double. He nearly had as many hits as he allowed.
Todd Frazier, who struggled early, hit two home runs. He had three hits to raise his average to .264. Frazier is playing thirdbase but will probably move to left again as Juan Francisco starts a rehab assignment in Rochester, the Bats next stop.
Thirdbase has been like the Bermuda Triangle. First Juan Francisco injured his calf playing third. Scott Rolen is on the disabled list with a sore left shoulder. Miguel Cairo filled in at third with an injured knee and Paul Janish shifted from short to third only to sprain his ankle, sliding into where, third base.
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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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