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You'd hate to say that there's a "must-win" game with a playoff spot locked up, but I think this qualifies. Dusty agrees, scratching previous starter Greg Reynolds for ace Mat Latos. As the Bucs and Cards both won easily last night, the Reds now find themselves a game back. They'll still hold the tie-break over Pittsburgh if the two teams end up tied, but that assumes they win the series in Cincinnati this weekend. I think that's the best case scenario for the Reds right now, honestly. 3 games back with 4 games left does not a division winner make.
Mat will face off against Daisuke Matsuzaka, another once good pitcher who's struggled this season for a crappy team. Welp.
The bullpen did an outstanding job last night given the circumstance, but the bats picked a crappy time to go cold.