The Cincinnati Reds scored 10 runs from 6th inning through the 9th inning as they went onto beat the Milwaukee Brewers 12-4.  It was suprising to see the Reds score that many runs and only give up four runs to the might Brewers offense.  Especially when the Reds had a couple of bone headed defensive errors.

Adam Dunn led the offensive charge with a two-run home run and three RBI.  Corey Patterson also belted a two-run home run and finished with two RBI.  Jeff Keppinger also had two RBI’s on the game.  Ryan Freel, Ken Griffey, Jr. , Scott Hatteburg, and Jose Valentine all had one RBI.

Josh Fogg picked up the win for the Reds as he improved his record to 1-1 on the season.  Fogg only pitched five innings as he gave up four hits and a earned run, but it was enough to earn the victory.

Todd Coffey pitching in relief did allow a solo homerun to Bill Hall in the 9th inning.  Other then that, the Reds bullpen pitched pretty good.

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The Cincinnati Reds lost to the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night after the Phillies connected for three homeruns.  The Reds pitching straff just completely sucked out there and then Reds offense couldn’t save them by putting up nine or ten runs.

Starting pitcher Josh Fogg only lasted four innings as he gave up six hits, six earned runs, and two homeruns.  Terrible performance out of Fogg on Friday night.  Jeremy Affeldt and Todd Coffey also gave up a earned run each.

Ken Griffey Jr. did have two RBI’s for the reds as he had a RBI single in the first inning, and then an RBI double in the third inning.  Corey Patterson helped out with a RBI sac fly in the fourth inning, but it clearly wasn’t enough to come back and beat the Phillies.

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The Cincinnati Reds have added some depth to their pitching rotation as they have signed Josh Fogg to a one year contract.  Fogg might not start the season in the rotation, but he is a veteran who knows how to play the game and can sure help out some of the younger pitchers.

Last year Fogg pitched for the Colorado Rockies and went 10-9 with a 4.90 ERA.  Remember he did pitch at Coors Field as well.  I think this is a good pickup for the Reds, and Fogg will prove to be valuable to the team in 2008.

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The Cincinnati Enquirer is reporting that the Reds and Josh Fogg along with his agent have had some talks recently about Fogg signing with the Cincinnati Reds.  Reports are saying that Fogg is looking for a two or three year deal around $5 million per season.

If you ask me, I think $5 million per season is way to expensive for Fogg.  Sure he is a veteran, but he only went 10-9 with the Colorado Rockies last season with a 4.94 ERA.  If the deal were more in the 2-2.5 million then it would be a lot better.  $5 million for Fogg is asking a lot on his part in my opinion.  What do you think?  Leave a comment and let your opinion be heard!