[Old School Hound]

Huge win today, haven’t been many comeback wins for the Reds this season. 42-39 in the first half (44-40 now). 42-39 in the second half would be 84 wins, that wouldn’t be enough to make the playoffs. Something like 46-35, which would get them to 88 wins, will probably be the minimum. It’s doable, just keep winning series. And if they get in, if Greene is healthy and with this new kid if he can live up to the hype, and with Andrew Abbott having a career year (he might start the all-star game, should definitely make the roster), the Reds would be a dangerous opponent for any team in a short series.

I agree with all you said.  McClain and my boy, Steer,  are rounding into form. Look for a big second half from that tandem. Also, we have Hays, Marte and Greene set to return soon. Late innings scare me with our bullpen. I'd like to add a big time left-handed lockdown guy for the 8th or 9th innings. Preferably, add two solid bullpen arms .  We're not bad, but we're not quite there yet. Need a few more pieces. As VH said, with our starting pitching, we are a very dangerous opponent in a short series if we slip into the playoffs. We've let too many close games slip away that we should have won. It will probably come back to haunt us.