Reds need to buy bats if they want to spark a true 'Cinderella run'
Cincinnati needs more than Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart.
Reds need to buy bats if they want to spark a true 'Cinderella run' originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Cincinnati Reds are off to a wonderful start to the season.
They have a 16-9 record, which is good for first place in the National League Central. But if they were playing in the American League, they would have the best record on that side, even better than the New York Yankees . This is a bit of a surprising start, considering the club lost its top arm, Hunter Greene, to the 60-day IL before the season started while he rehabs from elbow surgery.
MORE: Reds' 3-time All Star signing contract with Cincinnati, plans to retire Reds need to buy bats if they want to spark a true 'Cinderella run' Despite losing Greene, others in the rotation have stepped up. Rhett Lowder leads the way with three wins under his belt, while Chase Burns leads the club with his 2. 57 ERA and 30 strikeouts.
The bullpen has also been effective, with Emilio Pagan saving six games and Tony Santillan holding seven games. The problem, if there is any, is coming from the offense. Aside from Elly De La Cruz and Sal Stewart, things are a bit stale.