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The Cincinnati Reds swept the Philadelphia Phillies in the opening series of the season, mainly by beating up on a few bad relief outings. The Reds are playing an exciting brand of baseball as promised, but here are five overreactions regarding the series.
5. Jay Bruce Will Hit 50 Home Runs This Year
Credit: Getty Images5. Jay Bruce Will Hit 50 Home Runs This Year
Jay Bruce has put a charge into several balls during the opening series. In the finale he hit a pair of home runs off of Charlie Morton and Brett Oberholtzer. Bruce is back, but he won't explode to new heights.
4. Joey Votto Is Going To Have A Down Year
Credit: Getty Images4. Joey Votto Is Going To Have A Down Year
After a rough series to start the season, the doomsayers are out. Have no fear Reds fans! Votto is a professional hitter and will be fine sooner than later.
3. Reds Are League's Best Baserunning Team
Credit: Getty Images3. Reds Are League's Best Baserunning Team
Last year, the Reds led MLB in stolen bases, stolen base percentage and steals of third. Most of this was done on the shoulders of Billy Hamilton and a version of Brandon Phillips trying to prove something. Hamilton will be great again this year, but Phillips is another year older.
2. Bruce and Eugenio Suarez Will Provide All The Power
Credit: Getty Images2. Bruce and Eugenio Suarez Will Provide All The Power
The Reds have plenty of power throughout their lineup. The player who should hit the most home runs is Adam Duvall. Playing left and platooning should give him ample opportunity. Plus the Reds have the best combination of catchers to hit home runs east of San Francisco.
1. Reds' Defense Will Be Bad
Credit: Getty Images1. Reds' Defense Will Be Bad
Bruce had an error in the last game of the series and Suarez should have been credited with one in game two. Other than that, the infield defense has looked rough. Between the bad weather and the illness to Phillips, the Reds haven't had a normal game yet. Don't worry, the defense will be fine. It will a long enough season in the tough NL Central without worrying about things that came up in the first series of the season.
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