The Cincinnati bullpen gets its own turn to suffer
Two tight games, two bad losses as the bullpen attrition reared its ugly head this weekend.
Cincinnati Reds' bullpen struggles took center stage over the weekend as they suffered two heavy losses, both attributed to their depleted roster and ineffective performances. Manager Terry Francona found himself relying on Tejay Antone, a successful third Tommy John surgery patient, to take over in critical situations. However, Antone found himself on the mound multiple times, ultimately leading to the Reds surrendering four runs in a single inning.
Despite a scoreless inning by Nick Lodolo, the Reds still fell 4-8. On Sunday, Antone was once again the starter in the 8th inning, failing to deliver as the Reds again lost 7-1. The bullpen's decline is a result of a series of injuries, mismanagement, or poor drafting, with no one appearing to be a reliable option. The Reds now find themselves at the bottom of the NL Central, with their bullpen in shambles and Antone bearing the brunt of the responsibility.
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