After 2 electric series wins against playoff teams, the Reds host the Cubs for three at GABP.

 

Bronson Arroyo gets the call for Cincinnati in the opener tonight. He's 2-0 with a 2.08 ERA vs. the Cubbies this year.

Chicago counters with former-Red, Travis Wood. The left-hander's been 0-3, with a 3.67 ERA in 4 starts against the Reds in 2013.

 

Here's hoping the Reds build on this 4 game winning streak and don't suffer a major emotional let down against the Cubs.

Need to stay focused and chase down the Red Birds.

Surprised to see Ludwick all the way down at 6th, with Frazier moved into the 5 hole.

I have very little faith in WBP.

Might be a little slow going against Wood but they have to stay after it. I'm predict the Reds pull ahead and away in the 5th and then we add a few against their bullpen.

Down 2-0 going to the bottom of the 3rd. Two long balls given up by WBP.

At the risk of suffering a fate worse than death I have to ask why you call Arroyo WBP?

Wiffle Ball Pitcher

BP hasn't driven in a RISP since before Hannah Montana humped Robin Thicke

And Votto looks at strike three to top it off. Perfect

Travis Wood seems to have the Reds' number tonight.

Strong effort by Bronson. You should win when you go 7 and give up 2.

 

Two nights in a row the starter goes 7 and 2 and doesn't get the W.

To the bottom of the 9th we go. If anybody reaches base, you gotta feel we'll see Hamilton pinch run, if for nothing else to distract the pitcher.

Cozart at 2nd with 2 out. Xavier Paul in to pinch hit.

 

Zero chance he catches lightning in a bottle here.