FalconBlog--Triumphs and Trials in the BGSU Falcon Nation

Reds End Up Splitting With Pirates

This is our longest string of success this season. As I noted a couple of weeks ago, we did hit a string of weak opponents, and it continues for the next week and a half. If our pitching staff can keep itself from doing for Houston's pitiful offense what it did for Cleveland's pitiful offense, we might be able to win that series.

Our winning % is now jacked up to .400, and we are ten games below .500. In other words, ten games out of what I would envision as a successful season. Of course, at a .400 rate, you would win about 64 games.

Brandon Claussen pitched well yesterday. I'm not ready to give up on him yet. Eric Milton, of course, was atrocious on Saturday, and I'm about ready for him to put on the "disabled list."

Sean Casey was back in the lineup yesterday, saying that the injury to his shoulder was not related to the one that wrecked most of a couple seasons for him. Reds fans will fail to rejoice at him being back in the lineup, but keep this in mind--how pitiful is our offense when we start the AAA line up of a few days ago.

Great catch by Ryan Freel.

Through gritted teeth I note that Rich Aurilia was activated from the DL, with Bergolla sent to Lousville. I'm OK with the second half of that equation, but Aurilia doesn't have to start--wait, apparently he did.

Back to the yard today. Our most effective starter, Aaron Harang, is taking on the most remarkable Rocket. Great thing to do on a Memorial Day before the barbecue kicks in!