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http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20090...ling+again

With Cincinnati skidding toward a ninth consecutive losing season, Arroyo said it is imperative for the Reds (45-54) to not surrender.

“If you fold the tents, you’ve got no chance,” said Arroyo, who pitched well but fell to 10-10. “This time of year, everybody’s gonna have to push themselves above and beyond to make it to the finish line, and not have everything collapse.”

That sinking feeling again is gripping Reds fans, as 14,526 watched Cincinnati fall to the lowly Padres (39-62) at Great American Ball Park.

Seven of the final nine Reds hitters went down on strikes, and then the crowd quietly arose and went home.


“We are scuffling, but we’re still fighting,” Reds manager Dusty Baker said. “It’s real frustrating.”


The Reds entered Tuesday fifth in the NL Central, tied for a season-high 7½ games out of first place.

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