The Cincinnati Reds held an 8-0 lead in Monday evening’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers, news that should make you smile until you find out the final score was 10-8.
Yes, the Reds held on to beat the Beers in the serie opener. Yes, things were - for a time - all clicking for them. Yes, things went sideways in a hurry, and they were eventually rescued by their budding superstar shortstop and a trio of scoreless frames from the back of their bullpen.
Graham Ashcraft got the start for the Reds, and his outing was a microcosm of who we’ve come to see over the last few seasons.