The Buccos played well today to complete a three game sweep against the Reds. I've always had a dislike for the Reds. Maybe it's because their name reminds me of communists, maybe it's because they employ Jay Bruce, it's really hard to say.
Either way, the fact is that they were swept by the Pirates, and that puts the Pirates 2 games over .500. I know that it is only April, but the Pirates have been playing well this year. Sure they have had some rough patches in some games so far (the game against the Diamondbacks comes to mind), but they are putting up wins, and that's something to build on.
Some thoughts from today's game:
- Bronson Arroyo is a decent pitcher. Doesn't impress me much. The Pirates were equally unimpressed.
- Jaramillo went 2 for 3 with 3 RBIs. That's great production for a backup catcher, even if it was only for one game.
- Cutch stole another base and got to third on the errant throw, which is always good to see. He's going 40-40 this year. It's kind of an organizational goal.
- Jay Bruce still sucks. 2 HRs mean nothing when they don't help your team win. Call it the Jason Bay effect. He's still hitting .178 so far this season. He's terrible
- SWEEP!
The Bucs have played very well so far this season, and will definitely have to keep up the play, because the Brewers come to town on Tuesday for a 3 game series. That's 3 games of Ryan Braun, the man we all love to hate.
If the Bucs can win this series, they can put some distance between themselves and the Brewers for second place early in the season. That's definitely an exciting prospect, even if it is early in the season.
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