After another high-scoring loss, we can only hope the combination of Ben Sheets and a less-than-impressive Reds lineup result in a nice 6-1 game. You can never discount a team with Adam Dunn in the three-spot, but Rich Aurilia batting cleanup? Quinton McCracken starting in a corner? I'll stop criticizing and just wait for Sheeter to rack up the ten K's I expect from him. We just need to keep Bronson Arroyo off the board!
I really like the Brewers lineup today. Gabe Gross gets another start in center, which means the entire order alternates L/R from 1 to 8. Prince Fielder moves back up into the 5-spot on the heels of his recent hot stretch--maybe he'll give Carlos Lee enough protection so that Caballo will see a few more pitches.
Go Brewers!
| Reds | Brewers |
|---|---|
| Ryan Freel - CF | Gabe Gross - CF |
| Felipe Lopez - SS | JJ Hardy - SS |
| Adam Dunn - LF | Geoff Jenkins - RF |
| Rich Aurilia - 3B | Carlos Lee - LF |
| Scott Hatteberg - 1B | Prince Fielder - 1B |
| Quinton McCracken - RF | Bill Hall - 2B |
| Brandon Phillips - 2B | Corey Koskie - 3B |
| David Ross - C | Chad Moeller - C |
| Bronson Arroyo - P | Ben Sheets - P |
Tags: Bronson Arroyo, Scott Hatteberg, David Ross, Ryan Freel, Brandon Phillips, Cincinnati Reds, Milwaukee Brewers, Rich Aurilia, Felipe Lopez, Quinton McCracken, Adam Dunn