If the Reds hadn't gone 4-10 against the Pirates, their record would have been better. Or worse. But probably not the same as it is.
Even if they rarely beat them this season, I guess it helps to stand next to the Pirates after clinching your 10th losing season in 11 years.
REDS Brandon Phillips (R) 2B | PIRATES Alex Presley (L) LF |
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