1) Edgar Renteria (?!) Yes the Rent-a-wreck was a one-man wrecking crew, with 3 RBIs including the go-ahead 2-run double in the 6th inning. Stop and ponder how many hyphens were used in that last sentence.
2) Homer Bailey. Sure he gave up a 2-run double to the pitcher and looked headed for disaster after 2 innings, but he recovered in ridiculous fashion to shut the Braves down through 6. Two straight very nice performances from Christian Bale. Other than Arroyo, the rotation is settling into a nice groove.
3) Brandon Phillips. Broke out of a 3 for 32 slump with 3 hits. 2 of them run-scoring doubles.
4) Todd Frazier. A guy I have scoffed at in the past, but with Cozart injured (horrible timing) hopefully he can produce more highlights like he did today with his near-grand slam.
Thank God for the 7th, because the 6th inning (after the Reds went up 4-2) looked like a classic 2011 Reds missed opportunity. 2nd and 3rd, nobody out, ZERO runs scored - thanks to Lewis, Gomes and Frazier.
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